Possession Drills – 4vs4 with Target Player
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DESCRIPTION
• teams score by connecting 6 passes in a row or by passing to neutral player who passes to a third player
VARIATION
• players must toe tap an outside cone after completing a pass
• limit number of touches
• 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
• weight of pass
• accuracy
• first touch
Possession Drills – 4vs4 Plus 4+4 Switch
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DESCRIPTION
• 2 teams play 4v4 inside the playing area
• rest of the players are on the outside
• players can only pass to their own color
• teams score by passing to the outside to on of their teammates who then comes in the middle and connects for one more pass to a teammate
• player who passes the ball outside immediately takes the receiver’s position
• players on the outside cannot challenge each other
VARIATION
• play 3v3 etc.
• players on the outside must play one touch
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
COACHING POINTS
• angle, distance and timing of support
• vision
• body position – open to field
• decision making
• verbal and visual communication
• first touch
• constant movement
