Switch Point Of Attack # 1
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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: Possession, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- 2 grids of equal size
- 4 mini goals
- good supply of cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- each team defends 2 goals
- one neutral player in each grid
- teams score by connecting 3 passes and switching to the neutral player in the adjacent grid who
- lays off for a player of the possessing team to score a goal
- neutral players are not allowed to score
- repeat sequence
- kick ins only
Variation:
- limit number of touches
- goals can only be scored with a first touch
- the pass to switch the grid must be lofted
- adjust size of grid depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- switch point of attack
- ball movement
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- quick transitions
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