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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Goals/Gates
- Soccer Balls
Setup
- Area: 30x20 yard area marked with cones
- Goals: Two small gates at one pair of diagonally opposite corners for Team Red to attack/defend, two small gates at the other pair of diagonally opposite corners for Team Blue to attack/defend
- Team Red: 1 red outfield player starting on their own goal line
- Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player starting on their own goal line
- Equipment: 4 cones marking the corners of the 30x20 area, small gates/goals set diagonally at the corners, several soccer balls placed around the area for quick restarts
Instructions
- Begin with each team attempting to score by dribbling (2 points) or passing (1 point) through opposite corner goals.
- After scoring, the scoring team retreats, allowing the opposition to begin from the goal line.
- No throw-ins; instead, the ball is passed in.
Coaching Points
- Use creative angles of support to open passing lanes.
- Communicate effectively with teammates.
- Make decisions on when to dribble or pass based on surroundings.
- Maintain good touch and control; dribble into space.
- Keep head up for spatial awareness and passing options.
- Incorporate body disguise to confuse defenders.
- Create and exploit space with intelligent runs.
- Improve 1v1 skills with quick, agile movements.
- Encourage expressive play with flair and creativity.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the playing area for increased pressure.
2. Limit touches to increase speed of play.
3. Introduce a neutral player who always supports the team in possession for added complexity.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the goals for easier scoring.
2. Allow more touches to reduce pressure.
3. Remove defenders to focus purely on attacking skills.
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