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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones
- Bibs
- Balls
Setup
- Area: 15x15 yard area marked with cones
- Team Red: 2 red outfield players (defenders) start inside the area, central position ready to press
- Team Blue: 5 blue outfield players (attackers) start spaced evenly around the inside of the area, one holding the ball
- Equipment: Cones marking the four corners of the 15x15 yard area, 1 ball with the attacking team
Instructions
- Attackers pass the ball among themselves, aiming to maintain possession.
- Defenders attempt to intercept or dispossess the ball.
- If a defender wins possession, they swap roles with the attacker who lost it.
- Attackers focus on quick ball movement and using space effectively.
Coaching Points
- Use cushion and wedge techniques to control the ball.
- Communicate effectively with teammates.
- Keep your head up to assess passing options.
- Move the ball into spaces, avoiding straight lines.
- Deliver precise, relaxed first touches.
- Position body to receive passes at optimal angles.
- Understand angles and distances for support.
- Look up to see options early, refining pass selection.
- Control the ball to protect possession.
- Create and exploit space to receive passes.
- Make calculated decisions without forcing passes.
- Support the ball-carrier from secondary positions.
- Work cohesively as a unit to outmaneuver defenders.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the playing area to increase defensive pressure.
2. Add a third defender to challenge ball retention.
3. Limit the number of touches per attacker.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area.
2. Allow unlimited touches for attackers.
3. Add an extra attacking player to provide more passing options.
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