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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones to mark the 20x20 area
- Soccer balls for each player
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 3 blue outfield players lined up one behind another in a single file line, each holding a ball, with the front player positioned as the head of the line
- Coach: 1 grey coach positioned at the edge of the area to signal pace changes
- Equipment: cones marking the corners of the 20x20 yard area, 1 soccer ball per player
Instructions
- The front player controls the direction and pace of the group by dribbling.
- The coach signals the speed—walking, jogging, or running.
- The group must navigate the area, avoiding collisions with other groups.
- If a group touches another, they must stop moving temporarily (electrocuted).
Coaching Points
- Encourage players continuously.
- Emphasize space awareness in the playing area.
- Focus on close ball control techniques.
- Ensure the session is enjoyable and engaging.
- Allow the game to guide learning, minimizing direct coaching intervention.
- Ensure all players are actively participating.
- Promote the use of different foot parts for ball control.
- Teach movement of the ball at variable speeds.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Decrease the playing area size to limit space.
2. Add more 'eels' to increase congestion.
3. Introduce specific obstacles players must avoid.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area.
2. Allow the leading player to give verbal directions to followers.
3. Reduce the number of groups to decrease congestion.
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