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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 30 x 30 yards. Large group of players. 1 ball. Cones. Colored bibs.
Coaching Points:
Two even teams (6 v 6, 7 v 7 etc) are placed within a grid approx 30 yards by 30 yards. (size of grid will vary on amount of numbers used and skill level). A server is placed on the side of the grid with a supply of balls.
Identify teams using colored bibs.
The practice starts with the server playing a ball into the grid. Teams work to keep possession of the ball and are awarded a point for each successful pass to a teammate. The server keeps score. First team to 10, 15, 20, 25 points etc, wins the game. The more skillful the players, the higher the score required. Games last 2 to 7 minutes.
Kick in's, throw in's, pass from server do not count in scoring. Team must maintain possession on final pass to win the game.
This game is very fast and puts players under immense pressure to keep possession or regain possession. Defending team must press to win the ball back and stop their opponents from getting the final pass.
The coach should emphasize the following coaching points:
Team with the ball:
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Team in possession should play "simple".
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Play the way they are facing.
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Play "two" and "one" touch whenever possible.
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Play to feet.
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Create width.
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Switch the play.
Team without the ball:
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