Target Players # 8
It’s a dynamic possession soccer practice game that the kids will love in a tight area encouraging good decision making for keeping the ball.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Possession, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 3 teams
- grid (40yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- 2 teams play 4v4 inside the playing area
- 2 neutral players are positioned opposite from each other
- teams score a point by passing the ball to a neutral player
- teams cannot score on same target player twice in a row
Variation:
- target players must play one (two) touch
- teams score by passing to both target players in one possession
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- first touch
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