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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Goal
- Soccer balls
Setup
- Area: Area just outside the 18-yard box
- Goals: One large goal
- Group: 3 blue outfield players start just outside the 18-yard box in a line, one furthest from goal, one in the middle, one closest to goal
- Group GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line
- Equipment: Numerous soccer balls available at the position of the furthest player for continuous restarts
Instructions
- The player furthest from the goal initiates play by passing to the middle player.
- The middle player dummies the ball, letting it pass through to the player closest to the goal.
- The middle player spins around to receive the ball back.
- The player closest to the goal returns the ball to the spinning middle player.
- The middle player strikes at goal.
- Players rotate roles and repeat, maintaining a focus on speed and realism.
Coaching Points
- Ensure quality first touch.
- Execute clean turn technique.
- Accelerate quickly after receiving the ball.
- Use disguise to deceive opponents.
- Maintain head up to scan space and players.
- Show positive body language and intent.
- Bend knees for better balance.
- Practice space creation and effective movement.
- Increase movement fluency through repetition.
- Master techniques in isolation for skill development.
- Focus on quality finishing.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the distance between players for longer passes.
2. Add a defender to apply pressure on the attacking players.
Make it easier:
1. Decrease the distance between players for easier control.
2. Allow two touches for the receiving player to control before passing.
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