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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- - Cones to mark the area
- - Balls (including spares for quick restarts)
Setup
- Area: 15x20 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 4 players start inside the area, split into pairs
- Neutral: 4 black target players, one positioned at each corner of the area
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners and boundary of the 15x20 area, 1 ball given to a target player to start, spare balls scattered around the field for quick restarts
Instructions
- Target player initiates play with a pass to an inside player.
- The attacking pair aims to maintain possession using support from perimeter players.
- Permitted maximum of three touches per player to encourage speed.
- Perimeter players can move laterally within their line to receive and pass.
- Score a point for every five successful passes.
- Swap roles between inside and perimeter players regularly.
Coaching Points
- Encourage constant communication.
- Focus on creating space to receive the ball.
- Form triangles for effective passing.
- Maintain optimal support angles and distances.
- Encourage early decision-making on and off the ball.
- Emphasize a good first touch.
- Keep heads up to read the game.
- Make dynamic movements to offer options.
- Ensure the body shape is open to receive.
- Deliver quality passes with accuracy, weight, timing, and disguise.
- Prioritize keeping possession.
- Develop quick and precise pass execution.
- Focus on effective receiving techniques.
- Foster awareness for strategic support.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Limit to two touches per player.
2. Increase playing area size to stretch fitness.
3. Introduce a defender to apply pressure.
Make it easier:
1. Remove touch restrictions for perimeter players.
2. Allow passes to be made with additional touches.
3. Use a slightly smaller pitch to compress space.
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