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Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve team possession. Emphasis of the game can be on; fitness, possession, defending, pressing, team shape or speed of play. Can also be used as a warm up activity when doing a tactical session with 8 v 8 or higher. Sets the tone for a good practice.
Field Preparation:
 Area 10 x 20 yards. Small group of players. 1 ball. Cones. Colored bibs.
Coaching Points:
In an area approximately 10 yards x 20 yards, place four cones as in the diagram above. Divide your players into 3 sets of 2 players. Use one ball.
Position One: - Player passes the ball forward to player at position two.
Position Two: - Player sprints forward, receives the ball and makes a lateral run with the ball between the cones.
At the mid-way point the player passes to position three and continues through the cone to join the end of position three.
Position Three: - On receiving the ball from, the player passes to position one and follows the pass to join the end of position one.
All players must move the position they pass too.
This drill is designed to encourage players to;
- Move the ball
- Receive the ball
- Create or see an opening for the pass
- Pass and move "off the ball"
The coach should emphasize the following coaching points:
Progression:
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Introduce a second ball
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One touch passing at positions one and three
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At position two - encourage creativity, step over's,fakes, stop and go, chop etc.
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Encourage constant motion
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Add defender - position one challenges
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Game situation (realism)
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Fast transition from defense to offense.
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