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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- 2 Goals
- Flat cones
- 20 Balls
- 11 Bibs
Setup
- Area: Full pitch divided into 5 zones marked with flat cones
- Goals: One goal at each end of the pitch
- Team Red: 10 red outfield players arranged in a 4-2-3-1 shape across their own half, spaced according to the zone lines
- Team Red GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line of the red team's goal
- Team Blue: 10 blue outfield players arranged in a mirrored 4-2-3-1 shape across their own half, spaced according to the zone lines
- Team Blue GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line of the blue team's goal
- Equipment: Flat cones marking the boundaries of the 5 zones dividing the pitch
Instructions
- Play a normal game, using the lines as reference for positioning.
- When in possession, players find and occupy their designated areas.
- On losing possession, players quickly recover to their lines.
- At goalkeeper's kick-off, players return to their lines.
- If the defending team wins the ball, they launch a counterattack within 5 seconds.
Coaching Points
- Form shape quickly after losing possession.
- Move off the lines when in possession.
- Utilize one-touch play when possible.
- Maintain concentration without the ball.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the time for the counterattack to 3 seconds.
2. Increase the size of the pitch areas to create more space to cover.
3. Limit the number of touches a player can take during the game.
Make it easier:
1. Allow unlimited time for the counterattack.
2. Decrease the size of the pitch areas to reduce space to cover.
3. Allow players more touches during the game.
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