Organization:
Area: 40y x 25y
Create three teams of five and place several cones along the sidelines. The teams spread out and pass a ball around to each other as they move. After striking a pass, players run around a cone before rejoining the play. After a certain amount of time, the coach calls out a number and that team tries to score on either goal. The other two teams defend the goals. Play until completion, then restart the game with passing.
Variation: When defenders win the ball, they attack immediately. Keep playing until the ball is out of bounds.
Coaching Points:
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Immediate reaction when the coach yells out a color, also from the team that has to score.
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Collectively BLITZ.
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Yell BLITZ when you start blitzing.
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Don’t stop pressuring the ball.
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When winning the ball back, one touch in transition.
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Try to find a teammate with a good pass right away.