Touch Restriction # 1
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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: Dribbling, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (40yds x 50yds)
- cones to mark off area / zones
- 2 goals with goalies
- pinnies
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- each team defends and attacks one goal
- maximum of 3 touches in defending third
- maximum of 2 touches in middle third
- maximum of 1 touch in attacking third
- if rule is broken automatic free kick for the other team
Variation:
- vary number of touches allowed in each third
- players must stay in their designated half
- each team selects one player who has unlimited touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- protect the ball
- close control
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- weight of pass
- accuracy- first touch
- aggressive and positive mentality in front of goal
- placement versus power in front of goal
Defending:
- angle and speed of approach
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
- angle and distance of cover
- intercept pass
- change role of pressure and cover
- visual and verbal communication
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