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Through Ball Scoring Game

Develop players' ability to execute and support effective through passes.

Passing15-1611-1213-14group6 players minimumstarstarstarstarstar4.1 (2)
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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Soccer balls
  • Small goals
  • Cones for marking 20x30 yard area and attacking zones
Setup
  1. Area: 20x30 yard area marked with cones, with a 5-yard attacking zone marked at each end
  2. Goals: One small goal centred on each end line
  3. Team Red: 4 red outfield players start spaced evenly across the middle zone
  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 the middle zone
  6. Team Blue GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line of the blue team's goal
  7. Equipment: Cones marking the 20x30 yard area boundary and cones marking the 5-yard attacking zone at each end
Instructions
  1. Teams play in the middle zone maintaining possession.
  2. Players look for opportunities to pass to a teammate making a run into the attacking zone.
  3. Players can't enter their own defensive zone.
  4. Goals can only be scored from the attacking zone.
  5. Adjust team numbers for overloads or underloads, e.g., 4 attackers vs. 2 defenders.
Coaching Points
  • Communicate effectively on the field.
  • Maintain good angles and distances for support.
  • Ensure a quality first touch.
  • Keep your head up for awareness.
  • Make intelligent and timely movements.
  • Focus on playing forward when possible.
  • Maintain a positive attitude toward scoring.
  • Execute passes with precision, timing, and disguise.
  • Offer fast support after passing.
  • Don’t force through balls; wait for the right moment.
  • Select the correct passing option and finish efficiently.
  • Keep passing quick and confident to maintain possession.
  • Understand when to pass to feet and when to space.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the playing area to increase pressure.
2. Introduce a touch limit for passes in the middle zone.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area.
2. Allow goals to be scored from the middle zone as well.
3. Permit players to enter the defensive zone to relieve pressure.
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