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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Balls
- Cones to mark a 15x15 yard area
Setup
- Area: 15x15 yard area marked with cones
- Team Red: 2 red outfield players start inside the grid
- Team Blue: 2 blue outfield players start inside the grid
- Neutral: 4 black neutral support players, one positioned at the middle of each side of the grid perimeter
- Equipment: Cones marking the 15x15 yard area, several balls available at the grid for continuous play
Instructions
- Play 2v2 within the central grid.
- The team in possession can pass to any outside support player.
- Support players must immediately return the ball to the same team.
- Rotate players to different roles at regular intervals.
Coaching Points
- Encourage player communication.
- Keep heads up for spatial awareness.
- Constant movement to maintain positioning.
- Focus on pass quality, including accuracy and timing.
- Receive with the back foot away from the opponent.
- Create support angles using diamond and triangle setups.
- Prioritize passing options effectively.
- Support players with the ball by offering passing lanes.
- Understand when to pass and choose appropriate technique.
- Use movement to create individual space.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the grid to increase pressure.
2. Limit the number of touches for inside players.
3. Introduce a time limit for possession.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the grid size for more space.
2. Allow more touches for inside players.
3. Permit outside players to retain the ball for longer before passing back.
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