Middle Target Zones
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-30 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- grid (50yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals with goalies
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends and attacks a goal with goalie
- players stay in their designated half
- teams must pass to neutral player in target zone
- neutral player then moves into attacking zone to create numbers-up situation (4v3) as shown
- switch roles regularly
Variation:
- vary number of neutal players and target zones
- attacking players only have two touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- quick finish
- communication
- first touch
- vision
- constant movement
- angles of support to receive ball
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