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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Balls for each player except one
- Cones to outline the area
Setup
- Area: 30x20 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 1 player starts inside the area with a ball, positioned anywhere within the area
- Neutral: 1 black tagger starts inside the area without a ball
- Equipment: Cones marking the four corners of the 30x20 yard area, balls for each player except the tagger
Instructions
- Players dribble and bounce their ball within the area, avoiding the tagger.
- The tagger aims to knock the ball away from dribblers.
- If a player loses control or their ball is knocked away, they become the new tagger.
Coaching Points
- Ensure players are hydrated throughout the session.
- Encourage effective communication on the pitch.
- Gradually increase intensity to prepare physically and mentally.
- Monitor players' first touch and general movement.
- Make the warm-up fun and relevant to the main session.
- Players should focus on fluency in movement and ball reception.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the playing area to increase pressure.
2. Add a second tagger to increase challenge.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area to reduce pressure.
2. Allow a safety zone where players can temporarily pause.
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