Keep Away w Supporting Player
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- supply of balls
- pinnies
Description:
- all attackers except for one dribble a ball
- defender attempts to win the ball
- attackers keep the ball away from the defender and have the option to pass to the attacker who doesn’t have a ball
- if the defender wins the ball, he switches roles with the attacker who made the mistake
Variation:
- play with 2 attackers who don’t have a ball
- play with 2 defenders
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- vision
- awareness
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- close control
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