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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Soccer balls
- Cones to outline each 10x10 meter area
Setup
- Area: 10x10 yard grid marked with cones for each group of three players
- Group: 3 players per grid - 2 servers each with a ball standing together at one corner of the grid, and 1 working player without a ball starting at the diagonally opposite corner
- Equipment: 2 soccer balls per grid held by the servers, cones marking the corners of each 10x10 yard grid
Instructions
- The first server throws the ball for the working player to control and return using specified parts of the body.
- After passing back, the working player runs diagonally to the opposite corner.
- The second server repeats the process.
- Rotate roles frequently between players.
Coaching Points
- Focus on cushioning the ball on contact.
- Decide early on the controlling surface to use.
- Keep head up to improve spatial awareness.
- Align movement with the trajectory of the ball.
- Stay light on your feet for agility.
- Deliver high-quality, accurately weighted passes.
- Communicate clearly with teammates.
- Regularly rotate the surface area, targeting feet, thighs, or chest as appropriate.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the speed of the drill by reducing downtime.
2. Make the grid larger to require more movement.
Make it easier:
1. Use a smaller grid to reduce movement distance.
2. Allow one bounce before controlling the ball.
3. Focus on using feet only for control to increase familiarity.
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