Set Up:
Area of 30 x 20. Goals are two large cones, 6 yards apart in each corner of the field.
Equipment: Balls, small and large cones, pinnies
4v4 with scoring between wide cones in corners. Two teams play 4v4. A goal is scored when a players dribbles over the goal line between two large cones and is clearly in control of the ball. Teams use a diamond shape. All restarts are taken by dribbling the ball in. Defender must step 5 yards back with restarts.
Coaching Points:
Attacking: Build Up
Transition: Attacking to Defending; Quick reaction after losing the ball.
Defending: Pressure / Cover / Balance principles, 1v1 Defending, staying compact
Transition: Defending to Attacking: Explode and quick first pass in transition.
Technical:
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Passing and Receiving
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1v1 Attacking, Dribbling moves
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1v1 Defending
Tactical:
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Movement to keep ball possession.
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Defending: Staying compact and moving with the ball.
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Recognizing the moment to dribble into space.