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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones
- Small goals
- Soccer balls
Setup
- Area: 30x35 yard area marked with cones
- Goals: One small goal centred on each end line
- Team Red: 2 red outfield players spaced evenly across their half of the area
- Team Blue: 2 blue outfield players spaced evenly across their half of the area
- Neutral: 2 black bounce players, one positioned on each end line outside the area near a goal
- Equipment: Cones marking the 30x35 yard area, one small goal on each end line, soccer balls for play
Instructions
- Teams aim to score by combining through a 1-2 with a bounce player before shooting.
- Bounce players can move along the end line but must remain outside the area.
- Swap bounce players regularly to involve all players.
Coaching Points
- Ensure clear communication among players.
- Optimize angles and distances for effective support.
- Prioritize early decision-making, both on and off the ball.
- Keep your head up to make informed decisions.
- Focus on forward movement whenever viable.
- Execute quality passes with accuracy and timing.
- Choose appropriate passing techniques and body orientation.
- Maintain ball movement to exploit attacking principles like width and depth.
- Develop spatial awareness to identify clear passing lanes.
- Enhance first touch under pressure.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Limit the number of touches players can take before passing.
2. Reduce the size of the playing area to increase pressure.
Make it easier:
1. Allow bounce players to enter the field of play for brief periods.
2. Increase the playing area to provide more space for decision-making.
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