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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones for marking the area
- One ball per player (except for Piranhas)
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 1 player starts with a ball, positioned inside the marked area
- Neutral: 2 black Piranha players start inside the marked area without balls
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners/perimeter of the 20x20 yard area, one ball per player except the Piranhas
Instructions
- Players with balls dribble around the area, avoiding Piranhas.
- Piranhas try to tag players with balls.
- If tagged three times, a player becomes a Piranha.
- Players with balls can step outside the area for up to five seconds.
Coaching Points
- Encourage players to maintain close ball control.
- Develop spatial awareness by observing surroundings.
- Use different parts of the foot for control.
- Vary dribbling speed effectively.
- Allow the game to guide learning and decision-making.
- Ensure players are actively involved and having fun.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the playing area.
2. Increase the number of Piranhas.
3. Limit the time players can stay outside the area.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area.
2. Allow longer breaks outside the playing area.
3. Decrease the number of Piranhas.
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