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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones to mark the playing area
- Soccer balls
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
- Team Red: 3 red outfield players (defending team) start with 2 spaced across the line they are defending and 1 acting as the recovering defender positioned behind the attacking trio, close to the opposite end line
- Team Blue: 3 blue outfield players (attacking team) start grouped near the centre of the area, ready to receive the initial pass from the defending team
- Equipment: cones marking the four corners and sidelines of the 20x20 yard area
Instructions
- Attackers try to stop the ball on the opposite line to score.
- The defending team's objective is to regain possession and counter-attack towards the opposite line.
- Rotate roles between attackers and defenders every two minutes or when possession changes.
- Apply the offside rule throughout the drill.
Coaching Points
- Close down the ball carrier quickly.
- Maintain effective communication among defenders.
- Focus and concentrate on ball and player movements.
- Adopt a low, side-on body shape to defend effectively.
- Force attackers to play predictably by directing their movement.
- Exhibit patience and choose the right moment to tackle.
- Recover quickly and support teammates in defense.
- Use body shape to control and guide the attacker.
- Deliver clear instructions to fellow defenders.
- Maintain correct angles and distances when supporting teammates.
- Stay compact and organized defensively.
- Be ready to pause play to highlight teaching moments.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the playing area to increase pressure.
2. Limit the time attackers have to score.
3. Add a neutral player in support of attackers.
Make it easier:
1. Increase playing area to give more space.
2. Allow recovering defender to start closer to the action.
3. Remove offside rule to simplify play.
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