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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- 10 cones for team targets
- Additional cones for boundary marking
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area
- Team Red: 1 red outfield player starting at one end of the area defending their 5 cones
- Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player starting at the opposite end of the area defending their 5 cones
- Equipment: 5 cones set up along each end line as targets for each team (10 total), plus additional cones marking the corners of the 20x20 yard area boundary
Instructions
- Teams aim to knock over opposing team's cones by passing the ball.
- If a player knocks over a cone, they run a lap around the area and reset the cone.
- The opposing team uses the temporary advantage to exploit space.
- Continue for a set time; the team with the most cones knocked wins.
Coaching Points
- Effective communication between teammates
- Maintain a good first touch
- Keep your head up to make better decisions
- Move the ball into available space
- Avoid predictable straight-line passes
- Focus on pass quality: accuracy, timing, disguise
- Choose the right pass technique for the situation
- Look for forward passing options
- Create space with your first touch
- Provide good movement for receiving passes
- Use the furthest foot for receiving to open up new space
- Form supportive triangles and diamonds for passing angles
- Maintain awareness of all passing options
- Adjust body shape to better receive passes
- Allow the game to guide learning outcomes
- Foster effective player communication
- Aim for quick finishes where possible
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the play area to increase passing difficulty.
2. Play with a smaller ball to enhance control challenges.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the play area for more space and time.
2. Allow each team to have one protective cone that cannot be knocked over.
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