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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Goals
- Cones
- Balls
Setup
- Area: 70x45 yard area marked with cones
- Goals: One goal centred on each end line, each with a goalkeeper
- Team Red: 1 red outfield player starting in their own half
- Team Red GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line of the red team's goal
- Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player starting in their own half
- Team Blue GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line of the blue team's goal
- Equipment: Cones marking the four corners and boundary of the 70x45 yard pitch, one goal positioned on each end line
Instructions
- Players start within their halves and maintain possession by running with the ball.
- Encourage players to carry the ball upfield, using space effectively.
- Players can take a shot once in range of the goal.
- Ball can only move forward through dribbling or shooting.
Coaching Points
- Use laces for effective ball control.
- Maintain stride and minimize touches.
- Communicate effectively with teammates.
- Advance quickly to exploit open space.
- Ensure quality in passes and shots.
- Prepare body shape to run forward.
- Keep head up to enhance spatial awareness.
- Understand when to dribble versus run with the ball.
- Recognize the right time to exploit space.
- Freeze play if necessary to demonstrate techniques.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce available space by narrowing the pitch.
2. Limit the number of touches allowed per player.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the pitch size for more running space.
2. Allow one forward pass per possession.
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