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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones for marking the area
- Soccer balls
Setup
- Area: 15x15 yard square marked with cones
- Team Blue: 3 blue outfield players (attackers) start spaced evenly inside the square, one holding the ball
- Team Red: 1 red outfield player (defender) starts in the centre of the square
- Equipment: 4 cones marking the corners of the 15x15 yard square, 1 soccer ball
Instructions
- Attackers maintain possession by throwing the ball to a teammate.
- The receiving player volleys the ball using the inside of the foot to another attacker.
- The other attacker must catch the ball cleanly.
- The defender attempts to intercept or touch the ball.
- Switch roles if the ball touches the ground, the defender touches the ball, or after a set time.
Coaching Points
- Encourage constant communication among players.
- Focus on first touch control and precise volleys.
- Ensure fluid movement off the ball to receive passes.
- Encourage players to stay active and maintain defensive awareness.
- Regularly hydrate to maintain peak performance.
- Gradually increase intensity to enhance focus and readiness.
- Monitor players' body language and engagement.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the area to increase pressure.
2. Add a second defender to increase difficulty.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the area size to give attackers more space.
2. Allow attackers to use two touches before volleying.
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