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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Mini goals
- Cones
- Soccer balls
- Players (two teams)
Setup
- Area: 30x20 yard area marked with cones
- Goals: One mini goal centred on each end line
- Team Red: 1 red outfield player starts spaced evenly across the area
- Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player starts spaced evenly across the area
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners of the 30x20 yard area, one mini goal on each end line, one soccer ball given to each team at the start
Instructions
- Teams compete to score in the opponent’s mini goal.
- If a player scores, they must run a full lap around the pitch before rejoining the game.
- The opposing team has a temporary numerical advantage during the scorer's absence.
- Continue playing for a set duration or until a score limit is reached.
Coaching Points
- Encourage verbal communication among teammates.
- Maintain a good first touch and keep your head up.
- Move the ball creatively into open spaces, avoiding predictable straight lines.
- Ensure passes are accurate, well-timed, and, if possible, disguised.
- Focus on forward passing but use angles to exploit space.
- Support teammates by forming triangles and diamonds for effective spacing.
- Receive passes with the furthest foot to maintain open space.
- Adjust body shape to improve pass reception.
- Actively observe and understand options while moving.
- Encourage quality and technical precision in passing.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Add a second ball to increase game speed and complexity.
2. Shrink the play area to amplify close control and decision-making under pressure.
3. Restrict players to limited touches to challenge ball control.
Make it easier:
1. Expand the play area to give more space and time for decision-making.
2. Allow goal scorers to rejoin the game without a lap, reducing overload difficulty.
3. Use larger goals to facilitate easier scoring opportunities.
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