Striker in Attacking Zone # 3
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 10+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Attacking
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- 2 goals with goalies
- 2 end zones 6-12yds deep
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends one goal
- play 4v4 in the middle zone
- one striker in each end zone
- all players must stay in their designated zone
- teams must connect three passes before they can pass to the attacking player in the end zone
- the attacking player then lays off for a shot on goal as shown
- switch players in end zones
Variation:
- play with 2 mini goals on each goal line
- play 5v5, 6v6, 7v7 in the middle zone etc.
- strikers inside the end zone are neutral which allows teams to score on both goals
- limit number of touches for strikers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- disguise
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
- angle, distance and timing of support
- body position – open to field
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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