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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Soccer balls
- Cones for boundary and gates
Setup
- Area: 30x20 yard area marked with cones
- Team Blue: 4 blue outfield players (attackers), each with a ball, start spaced evenly across the area
- Team Red: 4 red outfield players (defenders) start positioned at the gates, one defender guarding each gate
- Equipment: cones marking the 30x20 yard boundary, plus additional cones forming multiple 2-yard-wide gates spaced throughout the interior of the area
Instructions
- Attackers attempt to dribble through as many gates as possible within a set time.
- Defenders guard the gates and try to prevent attackers from passing through.
- Switch roles after the designated time period.
Coaching Points
- Maintain close ball control.
- Eyes up for better decision-making.
- Use disguise and quick changes of direction.
- Utilize a good first touch to keep the ball controlled.
- Move the ball into open spaces.
- Be aware of the space and defenders.
- Use a positive attitude to enhance confidence.
- Accelerate swiftly when opportunities arise.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the number of defenders.
2. Reduce the size of gates.
Make it easier:
1. Reduce the number of defenders.
2. Widen the gates.
3. Allow attackers to pass only through the gates without opposition.
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