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Stadium Tag

Improve dribbling under pressure with both attack and defense elements.

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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Cones for 20x20 yard playing area
  • Cones for 2x2 yard corner squares
  • One ball per attacking player
Setup
  1. Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
  2. Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player (attacker) starts with a ball inside the 20x20 area, away from the corner squares
  3. Team Red: 1 red outfield player (defender) starts inside the 20x20 area, away from the attacker
  4. Equipment: cones marking the 20x20 yard area, cones marking a 2x2 yard square in each of the 4 corners (each corner assigned a stadium name), 1 ball per attacking player
Instructions
  1. Attackers dribble their balls around the playing area.
  2. The coach calls out a stadium name.
  3. Attackers aim to dribble to the named stadium without being tagged.
  4. Defenders attempt to tag attackers or take the ball.
  5. Tagged players become defenders.
  6. Continue until all attackers are caught or time expires.
Coaching Points
  • Ensure proper hydration breaks during the drill.
  • Foster strong communication amongst players.
  • Gradually increase drill intensity.
  • Monitor players' first touch and body language.
  • Begin the drill gradually for effective warm-up.
  • Make warm-up activities relevant to the session.
  • Highlight the importance of good warm-up habits for optimal performance preparedness.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the 2x2 yard squares.
2. Add more defenders to increase pressure.
3. Limit the time attackers have to reach their destination.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the 2x2 yard squares.
2. Reduce the number of defenders.
3. Allow attackers more time to reach the stadium.
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