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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones
- Goals or gates
- Footballs
Setup
- Area: 40x30 yard area marked with cones
- Goals: One goal or gate centred on each end line
- Team Red: 3 red outfield players start in one half of the area
- Team Blue: 5 blue outfield players start in the other half of the area
- Equipment: Cones marking the 40x30 yard area, goals or gates positioned on each end line, footballs for the starting team
Instructions
- Start the drill with the team of three having the ball.
- The team of three plays unrestricted, focusing on maintaining possession and scoring.
- The team of five must use one or two-touch passing.
- Swap team roles after a set period.
- Encourage the team of five to regain possession quickly.
Coaching Points
- Communicate effectively.
- Maintain good angles and distances for support.
- Make quick, early decisions.
- Ensure a strong first touch.
- Keep your head up while playing.
- Move efficiently to support the ball.
- Adopt a positive mindset toward scoring.
- Establish clear passing pathways.
- Avoid forcing passes.
- Keep the ball moving consistently.
- Be aware of the best passing options.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the playing area to 50x40 yards.
2. Allow the team of three only two touches per player.
3. Reduce the time allowed for each phase before switching roles.
Make it easier:
1. Decrease the playing area to 30x20 yards.
2. Allow the team of five more touches per player.
3. Extend the time allotted before switching roles.
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