Game setup: 5v5 in the marked middle zone attaxk zone marked out in front of the goal with goal keepers. each play starts with a 5v5 in the middle zone. Attackers start with three passess in a row in which defenders cannot interfere expect by blocking passing lanes. after the three passess defenders should start an active press. Attckers must attempt to pass to a team mate in the opponent's attack zone. However, the pass receiver may not entre the attack zonebefore the ball. After a successful pass the receiver may proceed to shoot without interference. After shooting, the attacker returns to the middle zone, and the goal keeperstarts the next attack by throwing or rolling the ball back in to the other team. Progression: make the missle zone smaller limit the touches passive defender in the attack zone Regression: make the area bigger no goal keepers
Coaching points: Beaware of the players and passess Beware of the transition good communication skills little touches when dribbling lots of movement create opportunity
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