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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones
- Bibs
- Balls
Setup
- Area: 20x15 yard area marked with cones
- Team Blue: 5 blue outfield players start spaced evenly across the area as attackers with the ball
- Team Red: 2 red outfield players start inside the area as defenders
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners of the 20x15 yard area, bibs worn by the 2 defenders, 1 ball starting with the attackers
Instructions
- Attackers maintain possession, aiming to complete passes without interception.
- Defenders attempt to intercept or win the ball from attackers.
- If a defender wins the ball, swap roles with the attacker who lost it.
Coaching Points
- Communicate effectively among the team.
- Make quick decisions both on and off the ball.
- Utilize good first touch to control the ball.
- Keep your head up to scan the field.
- Maintain fluid ball movement into open space.
- Execute quality passes with accuracy and disguise.
- Change angles on first touch to gain space.
- Demonstrate proactive movement to show for the ball.
- Position yourself in supportive triangles and diamonds.
- Maintain awareness of passing options.
- Use correct body shape to receive passes.
- Promote constant communication between teammates.
- Adapt passing priorities based on game situation.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Decrease the size of the playing area.
2. Limit the number of touches allowed per possession.
3. Add an additional defender to increase the pressure.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area.
2. Allow attackers unlimited touches.
3. Reduce defenders to one player.
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