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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Soccer balls
- Cones for marking square
Setup
- Area: 22x22 yard square marked with cones
- Team Red: 2 red outfield players (defenders) start inside the grid
- Team Blue: 2 blue outfield players (attackers) start inside the grid
- Neutral: 4 black players positioned one on each sideline of the square, one of whom starts with the ball as server
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners of the 22x22 yard square, soccer balls for serving into the grid
Instructions
- The server sends an underarm pass to the attackers.
- Attackers use a controlled first touch to receive the ball.
- Attackers combine to retain possession and pass back to an outside player.
- Outside players prepare to serve the ball back into the grid.
- If defenders gain possession, they become the attackers.
- Rotate outside players regularly.
Coaching Points
- Emphasize a soft, controlled first touch to maintain possession.
- Encourage constant communication among all players.
- Promote quick decision-making under pressure.
- Use consistent underarm serves for reliable passes.
- Stress proper body positioning to comfortably receive passes.
- Focus on effective combination plays before passing back.
- Instruct defenders to press actively without committing fouls.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the grid size to increase pressure.
2. Limit time for attackers to control and pass the ball.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the grid size to provide more space.
2. Allow attackers more time to control and pass the ball.
3. Use additional servers to assist with ball entry.
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