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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones
- Balls
Setup
- Area: 30x30 yard area marked with cones, with a 2-yard box marked along each of the four sides
- Team Red: 4 red outfield players start one in each of the four side boxes
- Team Blue: 4 blue outfield players start spaced evenly inside the area, each with a ball
- Equipment: Cones marking the 30x30 yard area and the four 2-yard side boxes, balls for the blue dribbling group
Instructions
- On coach's command, dribblers pass to a player in a box.
- Box players control the ball and attack the open space.
- Dribblers move into a newly vacated box.
- Repeat, varying touch rules like requiring two touches before advancing.
Coaching Points
- Maintain close ball control.
- Use disguise and deception.
- Keep your head up to read the game.
- Stay positive and be aggressive when attacking space.
- Focus on fast footwork and quick acceleration.
- Employ both feet for dribbling and passing.
- Gradually increase speed for mastery.
- Pay attention to body shape while receiving and passing.
- Develop fluency through repetition.
- Practice various dribbling techniques and decision-making skills.
- Build confidence in dribbling and space utilization.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the playing area.
2. Add defenders within the area to increase pressure.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the boxes for easier control.
2. Allow more touches before passing or attacking.
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