Target Passing w Defenders #2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Dribbling, Defending
Field Preparation:
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls
- balls placed on flat cones present targets
Description:
- attackers attempt to knock off balls
- attackers can enter grid only by dribbling across attacking line
- defenders attempt to knock attacker’s ball outside the grid
- attacker retrieve ball
- how many balls get knocked off within 2 min.
- switch roles often
Variation:
- change geometric shape of grid
- use tall cones as targets
- vary number of targets
- vary number of defenders
Coaching Points:
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- accuracy
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power