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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones to mark a 25x25 yard area
- Multiple balls for quick restarts
Setup
- Area: 25x25 yard grid marked with cones
- Team Red: 1 red outfield player starts inside the grid, plus 2 red target players positioned outside the grid on opposite sides
- Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player starts inside the grid, plus 2 blue target players positioned outside the grid on opposite sides
- Equipment: cones marking the 25x25 yard grid, with multiple additional balls placed around the perimeter for quick restarts
Instructions
- Teams aim to pass to their respective target players as often as possible.
- When a target player receives the ball, they pass to an opposing player and enter the playing area.
- The passer replaces the target player outside the grid.
- Focus on counter-attacking quickly before the other team reorganizes.
Coaching Points
- Communicate effectively
- Position for good support angles
- Use a quality first touch
- Maintain awareness with head up
- Deliver precise, timed, and deceptive passes
- Choose the appropriate pass technique
- Demonstrate proactive movement for the ball
- Keep passing sharp and confident
- Ensure support players stay open with multiple passing options
- Utilize diamond and triangle support shapes
- Make strategic runs to create openings
- Defenders regain possession swiftly and exploit unbalanced play
- Finish attacking moves with urgency
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the grid size to increase pressure.
2. Limit touches for quicker decision-making.
3. Add a neutral defender inside the grid.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the grid size for more space.
2. Allow more touches per player.
3. Use neutral players to facilitate play.
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