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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones to mark the playing area
- Four gates (use cones or markers)
- Footballs
- 6 players
Setup
- Area: 40x40 yard area marked with cones
- Goals: Four gates, each 3 yards wide, two positioned on each sideline
- Team Red: 3 red outfield players start in their own half with a football
- Team Blue: 3 blue outfield players start in their own half with a football
- Equipment: Cones marking the 40x40 yard playing area, additional cones or markers forming four 3-yard-wide gates, two on each sideline, footballs for each team
Instructions
- Teams play a 3v3 game, aiming to dribble the ball through one of the gates on the opponent's side.
- Encourage players to run with the ball into open space.
- Award bonus points for successful dribbles through the gates.
- Rotate teams or players regularly to ensure variety.
Coaching Points
- Use laces for ball control while running.
- Communicate effectively with teammates.
- Quickly exploit open spaces.
- Maintain a good running stride with the ball.
- Focus on a good first touch.
- Keep head up to observe space and opponents.
- Recognize when to pass or carry the ball.
- Develop a positive attitude towards driving into space.
- Differentiate between dribbling and running with the ball.
- Use body shape to facilitate forward movement.
- Maximize spatial awareness and decision-making.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Decrease the space between the gates.
2. Limit touches to two per player.
3. Introduce a neutral defender.
Make it easier:
1. Widen the gates for easier access.
2. Allow unlimited touches.
3. Reduce the playing area size to focus on control.
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