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Aerial Passing and Target Play

Master passing and receiving from the air to score goals.

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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Balls
  • Cones
  • Goals
Setup
  1. Area: 40x30 yard area marked with cones
  2. Goals: One goal centred on each end line of the area
  3. Team Red: 4 red outfield players start spaced evenly across their own half
  4. Team Red GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line of the red team's goal
  5. Team Blue: 4 blue outfield players start spaced evenly across their own half
  6. Team Blue GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line of the blue team's goal
  7. Neutral: 4 black neutral players — 2 target players positioned one near each end line, and 2 wingers positioned out wide on each side of the area
  8. Equipment: Cones marking the four corners of the 40x30 yard area, plus balls used for aerial passing
Instructions
  1. Players aim to pass to target players by playing the ball in the air.
  2. Only after target players receive an aerial pass can a goal be attempted.
  3. Wingers and target players always play for the team in possession.
  4. Encourage continuous movement to open space and support the player with the ball.
  5. Allow 1-minute sessions to observe and provide feedback.
  6. If necessary, restart play to achieve specific coaching objectives.
Coaching Points
  • Communicate effectively with teammates.
  • Select the most appropriate pass.
  • Keep head up to read the game.
  • Maintain ball movement into open spaces.
  • Vary passes to avoid predictability.
  • Use correct body position to receive aerial balls.
  • Work effectively as a unit.
  • Angle movement to create passing options.
  • Choose the correct pass in different situations.
  • Focus on teamwork and communication.
  • Refine technique for aerial ball control.
  • Recognize priorities in passing situations.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the playing area to increase pressure.
2. Limit touches to increase speed of play.
Make it easier:
1. Allow scoring from ground passes.
2. Increase the size of the playing area to provide more space.
3. Remove wingers to simplify play.
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