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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Blue, green, and red cones
- Small goals or gates
- Soccer balls
Setup
- Area: 60x40 yard area with a 5-yard wide zone along each side
- Goals: One small goal/gate at each end of the area marked with red cones
- Team Red: 1 red outfield player starts at the blue gate in their wide zone
- Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player starts at the green gate in their wide zone
- Equipment: Blue and green cones forming a 6-yard wide gate in each wide zone, red cones marking the small goals/gates at each end, soccer balls
Instructions
- The red team attempts to dribble through the blue gate.
- After passing through the gate, they cross the ball into the central area.
- A teammate runs onto the cross to attempt a goal.
- The blue team mirrors this using the green gate.
- Upon a goal or turnover, switch possession and repeat.
Coaching Points
- Ensure clear communication between players.
- Maintain good angles and distances for support.
- Make early decisions on and off the ball.
- Keep head up to read the game.
- Encourage movement to unsettle the defense.
- Adopt a positive attitude towards scoring.
- Focus on passing quality (accuracy, timing, disguise).
- React quickly to support after the pass.
- Use appropriate body shape for control and passing.
- Look for opportunities to pass forward.
- Avoid forcing passes; be patient in build-up.
- Play fast, confident passes to break lines.
- Create space and move effectively to receive the ball.
- Develop good decision-making under pressure.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the zone width to increase difficulty in crossing.
2. Add a defender in each wide zone to pressure the dribbler.
3. Increase the playing area's length for longer supporting runs.
Make it easier:
1. Widen the gates to make entry easier.
2. Allow teams to start closer to their gates.
3. Remove the requirement to dribble through the gate before crossing.
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