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Directional Floaters Game

Enhance team communication and effective use of supporting players.

Passing15-16U1811-1213-14AdultSeniorgroup1 players minimumstarstarstarstarstar4.1 (48)
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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Cones for boundaries
  • 2 Small goals
  • Balls
Setup
  1. Area: 30x35 yard area marked with cones
  2. Goals: One small goal centred on each end line
  3. Team Red: 1 red outfield player starting inside their own half of the area
  4. Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player starting inside their own half of the area
  5. Neutral: 2 black floater players positioned inside the area, spaced to support both teams
  6. Equipment: Cones marking the four corners of the 30x35 yard area, 2 small goals on the end lines, balls for play
Instructions
  1. Teams play in a directional format aiming to score by involving floaters. A team can only attempt a score after passing to both floaters and receiving the ball back. If the opposing team intercepts, possession restarts including passing to both floaters again.
Coaching Points
  • Effective communication among players
  • Creating good support angles and distances
  • Keeping your head up for awareness
  • Movement to receive and play the ball
  • Prioritize forward passes when available
  • Ensure pass quality with accuracy and timing
  • Quickly support the ball carrier
  • Maintain proper body orientation
  • Execute combination play with minimal touches
  • Keep passes on the ground
  • Utilize floaters to shift play effectively
  • Develop quick decision-making for passes
  • Identify the most effective passing option
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the playing area size.
2. Restrict number of touches before a pass.
3. Add a defender to mark floaters.
Make it easier:
1. Decrease the playing area size.
2. Allow unlimited touches for better ball control.
3. Use only one floater to simplify gameplay.
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