6 v 6 Three Zone Game

Objective of the Practice:
This is a good attacking exercise that emphasizes disciplined passing and movement. It develops good passing techniques, good movement and first touch.

Field Preparation
12 Players plus 2 Goalkeepers
Area 20 yards x 30 Yards
Supply of Balls and Cones
Colored Bibs
Full Size Goals

Coaching Points
Divide group into two teams of six. Identify teams using colored bibs. Place 2 players on each team in zone. Players are restricted to their zones. Players are allowed “three touches” in the end zones and only “one touch” in the middle zone. If there are no goalkeepers in goal it must be a “one touch finish” or an “all net” goal.

Rotate to allow players to play in different zones.

Focus On:
Quick movement of the ball.
Vision and communication, especially in middle zone.

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