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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones
- Ball
Setup
- Area: 11x11 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 3 red attacking players spaced evenly around the square with a ball
- Neutral: 1 black defender starting in the centre of the square
- Equipment: 4 cones marking the corners of the 11x11 yard square, 1 ball for the attacking players
Instructions
- Attacking players must throw the ball to each other, maintaining possession.
- Each pass requires the receiver to control the ball with any surface before catching it.
- If the ball drops, the last player to touch it becomes the new defender, while the previous defender joins the attackers.
Coaching Points
- Ensure players communicate effectively.
- Focus on controlling the ball with a good first touch.
- Encourage constant movement and spatial awareness.
- Gradually increase intensity to raise heart rate and muscle temperature.
- Monitor players' body language and focus levels.
- Emphasize hydration to maintain performance.
- Keep the warm-up relevant to the session theme.
- Emphasize the importance of warming up to prevent injuries.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the space of the playing area to 8x8 meters.
2. Add a second defender to increase pressure.
3. Limit the time attackers can hold the ball before passing.
Make it easier:
1. Widen the space to 12x12 meters.
2. Allow attackers more time to control and pass the ball.
3. Use a larger ball to improve grip and control.
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