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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Balls
- Cones or mini goals
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard rectangular area marked with cones
- Goals: Four goals (cones or mini goals), one positioned at each corner of the area, with diagonal pairs belonging to each team
- Team Red: 1 red outfield player starting centrally in the area, man-marking their assigned Blue opponent
- Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player starting centrally in the area, man-marking their assigned Red opponent
- Equipment: Balls for dribbling, plus 4 cones or mini goals marking the four corners of the area
Instructions
- Players attempt to score by dribbling towards and shooting on either of the opponent's diagonal goals.
- Each player must maintain their marking responsibility throughout the drill.
- Encourage players to use dribbling skills to beat their marker.
- Rotate roles regularly to ensure a balanced practice for all.
Coaching Points
- Use proper angles of support.
- Maintain close ball control.
- Utilize disguise in dribbling.
- Take a good first touch.
- Keep your head up.
- Show a positive attacking attitude.
- Ensure quick foot movements.
- Execute proper dribbling technique.
- Accelerate at the right moments.
- Choose the appropriate dribble type.
- Create and exploit space in 1v1.
- Communicate and work with teammates.
- Time the execution of moves carefully based on opponent's distance.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Decrease the playing area to increase dribbling difficulty.
2. Assign a neutral player who can assist either team.
3. Limit touches to increase decision-making speed.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area for more space.
2. Reduce the number of opponents one player must face.
3. Allow players to shoot from a shorter distance to target.
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