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Target Passing Small-Sided Game

Develop passing skills and decision-making under pressure.

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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Cones for boundary and end zones
  • Several balls for quick restarts
Setup
  1. Area: 30x25 yard area marked with cones, including two end zones.
  2. Team Red: 4 red outfield players start spaced evenly inside the main area.
  3. Team Blue: 4 blue outfield players start spaced evenly inside the main area.
  4. Neutral: 2 black target players, one positioned on each sideline outside the main area.
  5. Equipment: cones marking the boundary and two end zones, several balls distributed around the sidelines for quick restarts.
Instructions
  1. Players aim to pass to a target player on the sideline to score a point.
  2. A consecutive pass to the same target player within the same possession retains control but does not score.
  3. Encourage swift ball movement and the use of target players to switch play.
  4. Rotate neutral players regularly to keep engagement.
Coaching Points
  • Communicate effectively with teammates.
  • Maintain good angles and distances for support.
  • Use a clean, controlled first touch to set up the next play.
  • Keep your head up to read the game.
  • Deliver accurate, well-timed passes with disguise.
  • Choose the appropriate pass technique for the situation.
  • Demonstrate good movement to create passing lanes.
  • Play with speed and confidence.
  • Ensure supporting players provide options.
  • Defenders should counterattack when possible.
  • Aim for a prompt finish when in a scoring position.
  • Utilize neutral players to change the point of attack.
  • Open the body to increase passing angles and unpredictability.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Limit the number of touches per player.
2. Increase the playing area's size.
3. Add a mandatory two-pass rule before scoring.
4. Reduce the number of neutral target players.
Make it easier:
1. Allow neutral players to move along the sidelines to offer better angles.
2. Increase the number of neutral players available.
3. Reduce the opposing team's number of defenders.
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