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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Markers
- Four small goals
- Soccer balls
Setup
- Area: 27x22 yard area marked with markers
- Goals: Two small goals on each end line, four small goals total
- Team Red: 2 red outfield players, one attacker and one defender, starting outside the area at one diagonal corner
- Team Blue: 2 blue outfield players, one attacker and one defender, starting outside the area at the opposite diagonal corner
- Equipment: Markers marking the corners of the 27x22 yard area, four small goals positioned two per end line, soccer balls at the coach's serving position
Instructions
- On the coach's signal, the first player from each group sprints around their respective small goals.
- The coach serves a ball to the designated attacker, typically a red player.
- The game transitions into a 2v2 as remaining players enter to support their teammate.
- Reds aim to dribble past defenders and score in either goal.
- If defenders win possession, they attack the opposite two goals.
- Reset and repeat.
Coaching Points
- Maintain close control of the ball.
- Make decisive dribbling decisions.
- Use deceptive moves to unbalance the defender.
- Keep head up to assess options.
- Execute quality technique in beating opponents.
- Accelerate after beating a player.
- Protect the ball under pressure.
- Create and exploit space effectively in 1v1s.
- Gain confidence in 1v1 situations.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the playing area.
2. Limit the number of touches for attackers.
3. Introduce a time limit to score a goal.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area.
2. Allow attackers more touches.
3. Add a neutral player to create a 3v2 advantage.
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