Pass through the opposing team to your forward player(s) in the end zone. When the ball is successfully passed through to the forward player, the passer joins them in the end zone. Who can be the first team to have all players in the end zone? All players must remain in their zones. Goal-scoring variant: To engage the end-zone players more and simulate the high forward role: when ball is passed to the end-zone player(s), they have [5]s to score in the goal for a bonus pt the other team [whole team/only [2] players/designated player(s)] can try to stop them. Other variations: One end zone player only, switch that player with every goal. (intensity) Timer: pass within [10]s or it's a turnover. (intensity) 1-2 defenders can enter the opposing team's area to steal the ball/block passes (mixed abilities) All players on a team (except end-zone players) must touch the ball before a through-pass is made. (mixed ability) keep younger and older players on opposite sides of the blue line
This activity is aimed at U10s. Focus: outletting through-passing to a high forward Feedback/questions: What does the high-player need to do - just wait for the ball to come to them? (no â keep moving and calling for the ball, point where you want it, stand between not behind defenders) What do the rest of the team need to do - stand on the spot and pass? (no, keep moving to trick the other team + find a pass through them) How should you carry your stick when your team doesn't have the ball? (low and wide, try to block the through-pass)
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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