Control High Pass # 2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 1 goal with goalie
- good supply of cones to makr off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- the server makes a lofted pass to the goalie who catches it and throw/punts the ball to the other server who makes a throw-in to the first player in line who dribbles through the cone goal and finishes on goal
Variation:
- add a defender at the cone goal who can only defend the goal line (he can only move sideways)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- seal off defender
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
Defending:
- angle and speed of approach
- timing and decision to tackle
- control and restraint
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