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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones
- Balls
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
- Team Red: 1 red outfield player starts inside the playing area
- Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player starts inside the playing area
- Neutral: 1 black wall player positioned around the perimeter of the area
- Equipment: 4 cones marking the corners of the 20x20 yard area
Instructions
- Two inside teams compete to maintain possession.
- Use the wall players for passes.
- A maximum of three touches per player.
- Rotate teams, swapping roles after set time.
Coaching Points
- Effective communication among players.
- Create good angles and distances for support.
- Quality first touch away from pressure.
- Keep head up to scan options.
- Accurate and timely passing with the right technique.
- Opt for forward passes when possible.
- Adjust first touch to change angles and create space.
- Offer movement to receive and keep possession.
- Use the furthest foot when receiving to open up play.
- Maintain an open stance for multiple passing options.
- Move to create and utilize space effectively.
- Ensure continuous ball movement.
- Form triangles and diamonds for strong support structure.
- Stay aware of passing options and priorities.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Limit touches to two per player.
2. Decrease the playing area to 15x15 yards.
3. Increase speed of play by reducing time allowed on the ball.
Make it easier:
1. Allow unlimited touches initially.
2. Expand the playing area to 25x25 yards.
3. Use neutral players instead of wall players to support both teams.
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