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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Soccer balls (one per player)
- Cones to mark the 20x20 yard area
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 1 player starts inside the area with a ball at their feet
- Coach: 1 grey coach positioned inside the area acting as the moving target
- Equipment: Soccer balls, one per player; cones marking the corners of the 20x20 yard area
Instructions
- Players dribble freely inside the area, maintaining control of their balls.
- Players aim to gently kick their balls to hit the coach, who moves around actively within the area.
- If the coach is hit by three balls, they do a push-up, and the game restarts.
Coaching Points
- Encourage players to maintain close ball control.
- Promote spatial awareness and adjusting to space within the area.
- Use various parts of the foot for dribbling control.
- Aim for enjoyment and engagement in the session.
- Facilitate learning through gameplay rather than direct coaching.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Decrease the size of the playing area to increase difficulty.
2. Require players to hit the coach with weaker foot only.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area for more space.
2. Allow players to hit the coach with either foot.
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