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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones for the 30x30 yard area
- Multiple soccer balls
Setup
- Area: 30x30 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 1 player starts dribbling inside the area
- Neutral: 4 black players, one positioned at each corner of the area
- Equipment: cones marking the 30x30 yard area, multiple soccer balls placed around the perimeter
Instructions
- On the coach's signal, players accelerate into space with the ball.
- Perform a quick wall pass with a corner player.
- Continue running into open space.
- Resume slow dribbling until the next signal.
- Rotate players after two minutes.
Coaching Points
- Use laces to strike the ball
- Maintain stride with minimal touches
- Accelerate quickly into available space
- Ensure first touch is out of the feet
- Keep head up for spatial awareness
- Differentiate between dribbling and running with the ball
- Choose appropriate techniques and skills
- Encourage positive attitude towards exploiting space
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the playing area size to increase difficulty.
2. Add passive defenders in the central area.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the playing area to provide more space.
2. Allow players more time to execute the wall pass.
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