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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones for marking the playing area
- 2 Small goals
- Soccer balls
Setup
- Area: 30x35 yard area marked with cones
- Goals: One small goal centred on each end line
- Team Red: 1 red outfield player starting on the halfway line, level with Team Blue
- Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player starting on the halfway line, level with Team Red
- Neutral: 1 black floater player positioned centrally within the area, free to move to support either team
- Equipment: Cones marking the four corners of the 30x35 yard area, soccer balls at the halfway line for kick-off
Instructions
- Start the game with one team having the ball.
- Teams must pass to the floater and get the ball back before scoring.
- Goals count only if scored with a first-time finish.
- Limit teams to six passes before they must attempt a shot.
- If the opposing team intercepts, the play must involve the floater again.
Coaching Points
- Ensure active communication among players
- Create space and offer good angles for passes
- Make quick and smart decisions with and without the ball
- Maintain a good first touch and keep head up
- Execute passes with quality, using disguise when needed
- Quickly provide support after passing
- Stretch opponents laterally and longitudinally
- Select effective pass direction and speed
- Encourage players to scan and observe the pitch
- Evaluate and refine passing and receiving techniques under pressure
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the number of allowed passes to four before shooting.
2. Assign a defender to actively pressure the floater.
3. Use a smaller playing area to limit space further.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the number of allowed passes to eight before shooting.
2. Remove the first-time finish requirement for goals.
3. Allow passes to go directly forward without involving the floater.
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