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Patience Versus Quick Possession (Part 6)

Very good interactive coaching drills.

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DOMINATE POSSESSION TO FINISH AT GOAL

Area: 50m x 80m

9v9 game where each team is looking to score in the opposition goal. Normal rules apply if the ball goes out of play.

A nominated team have ten opportunities to score with all restarts from their own GK.
A nominated team is going for goal with no restrictions. The other team must score within five passes of winning the ball.
A nominated team is going for goal with no restrictions. The other team must score within seven seconds of having the ball.

COACHING POINTS

You want the players to realise the importance with each possession that they have and the opportunity to score.
The team with the limit will try to be more direct to goal, whilst the other team can choose their own strategy.
Choices in possession.

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