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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones
- Balls
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard grid
- Team Red: 1 red outfield player (Builder) starts standing next to the edge of the grid
- Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player (Bulldozer) starts standing next to the edge of the grid, spaced apart from the Builder
- Equipment: Cones scattered randomly throughout the grid, half placed upright and half placed upside-down; 1 ball per player introduced later at each player's starting position on the edge of the grid
Instructions
- Builders turn cones upright, while Bulldozers flip them upside-down.
- On signal, players run and perform their roles within the area.
- After a set time, stop and count the cones for both teams.
- Introduce a ball for each player. Players must dribble and maintain close control while flipping cones.
- Repeat the action with balls, maintaining close control.
Coaching Points
- Encourage players consistently.
- Develop spatial awareness within the grid.
- Emphasize close ball control.
- Ensure player engagement and enjoyment.
- Facilitate play, letting the game instruct.
- Use different foot parts for ball manipulation.
- Vary ball speed control.
- Instill teamwork and communication.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the area to increase difficulty.
2. Add an additional ball to each player.
3. Use only the non-dominant foot to dribble.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area.
2. Allow players to walk instead of run.
3. Limit the use of the ball to only part of the game.
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