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Three Zone Game

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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 (6 v 6)
  Area 20 yards x 30 Yards
  Supply of Balls and Cones
  Colored Bibs
 
Full Size Goals

 

Coaching Points
The practice area is divided equally into three zones. Two players from each team is positioned in each zone. Players can move zones, but they must balance the numbers. Must always have two players in zone. The object is to try and score a goal using a “one touch” shot. If a team scores they now attack the opposite side. Rotate zones often.

Focus On:
  Small group attacking and defending tactics. 
  Pressure, Cover, Communication 
  Dribbling, Give and Go’s, Over Lapps. 







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