Grid Possession Game # 3
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 14+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Possession
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- large grid (18 x 24yds)
- small grid (6 x 6yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- one neutral target player on each side of the grid
- teams score by passing to one target player and then to the other without losing possession
- players must stay in their designated grid
Variation:
- each player has five seconds to play the ball
- no verbal communication allowed
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- good first touch takes ball away from pressure