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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones for marking the playing area
- Balls for each player and the coach
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 1 grey coach and 1 black player (minimum) each with a ball, lined up together inside the area behind the coach
- Coach: 1 grey coach positioned at the front of the line, leading the group
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners of the 20x20 yard area, 1 ball per player and coach
Instructions
- Coach leads the group, dribbling in various directions and at varying speeds.
- Players follow the coach's movements, mimicking direction and speed changes.
- Encourage players to use different parts of the foot to control the ball.
- Emphasize maintaining close control and spatial awareness at all times.
Coaching Points
- Encourage players consistently to boost morale and engagement.
- Focus on spatial awareness within the playing area.
- Maintain close control of the ball using various parts of the foot.
- Ensure the session is enjoyable and age appropriate.
- Participation of all players is crucial for the session's success.
- Allow the session to be mostly self-directed, with the game teaching the skills.
- Use different parts of the foot for varied control.
- Adapt movements to adjust ball speed effectively.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the size of the playing area to promote broader spatial awareness.
2. Introduce obstacles, such as cones, to navigate around while dribbling.
Make it easier:
1. Reduce the size of the playing area to simplify control.
2. Allow walking while dribbling for better focus on ball control.
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