Steady Wing Players
This possession session gives youth players the skills required to retain more possession and convert on scoring chances when the ball is in your own rows.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- one team has two wing players on the side line as shown
- wing players cannot be challenged unless they dribble into the grid
- wing players must return to side line after a shot on goal or if their team loses the ball
- switch roles 5-10 minutes
Variation:
- maximum of three (two) touches for wing players
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- switch point of attack
- attack open space
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- vision
- close control
- quick finish
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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