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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones
- 2 small goals
Setup
- Area: 40x30 yard area marked with cones
- Goals: One small goal centred on each end line
- Team Blue: 3 blue outfield players start spaced evenly across their attacking half of the area
- Team Red: 3 red outfield players start spaced evenly across their own half, in front of their goal
- Neutral: 3 black neutral players waiting on the sideline outside the area, ready to rotate in
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners and halfway line of the 40x30 yard area, 2 small goals positioned centrally on each end line
Instructions
- Attacking team aims to score by dribbling through the defense's goal.
- Defenders counter-attack when they regain possession.
- Teams rotate after each play or set time interval.
- The resting team studies play to prepare for their turn.
Coaching Points
- Ensure strong support via proper angles and distances.
- Communicate clearly with teammates.
- Quickly make effective decisions.
- Use a quality first touch to set up the next move.
- Maintain head up to stay aware.
- Adjust speed and positioning based on defenders.
- Change tempo as required by the play.
- Apply 1v1 defending techniques.
- Push the ball forward accurately when possible.
- Offer width and depth in offensive plays.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Restrict the number of touches per player.
2. Reduce field size to heighten pressure.
Make it easier:
1. Add an extra player from the resting team to create 4v3.
2. Enlarge the goals to facilitate scoring.
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