Community | Penalty Corner Practice

Gary Key Coach, England

DESCRIPTION

Procedure: Group: 6-10. Split group into attackers + defenders, with an attacking overload (min. 4 attackers, 2 defenders). Attackers have [3] attempts to score, then rotate defenders and replay. Play 3 "rounds" of 3 attempts. Scoring system: 3 pt per goal Attackers - bonus pt for: Goal, inventive routine, deflected goal, rebound goal, winning a foot foul Defenders - bonus pt for: clearing ball out of circle, interception, tackle, goalie save Safety rules: Light ball, pushes only, no hitting or slapping, shots below shin level, wear masks.

COACHING POINTS

Focus: This activity practises attacking penalty corners Focus is fast passing under pressure + trying different routines Focus isn't to practise shooting technique/power Sketch some example routines for players to try Questions: Why are penalty corners useful? (good goal-scoring opportunity) How can you win a penalty corner? (briefly elicit + discuss how to win penalty corners, i.e. foot foul, stick tackle, intentional foul outside the circle) How can you score more goals at penalty corners? (elicit: e.g. agree a routine before taking it, vary the routine, fast passing speed, accurate passing, disguise your routine/passes, avoid losing possession) Encourage the attackers to: vary their routines swap attacker positions with each round disguise their routine/passes (body language, no-look passes etc.)

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