Set Up:
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Field is 40 x 20 yards, with a 10 yd. end zone on each end line.
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Play 4 v 4 in center grid, and 2 v 2 in each end zone.
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Each team attacks one direction. Score by dribbling ball over end line on end zone.
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Players in center can cross into end zone only after a ball has been played to one of the forwards in it.
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Defenders in that end zone try to break apart passes and tackle.
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Forwards can dribble over end line themselves to score, pass to each other to dribble over end line, or pass to a midfielder who can dribble over.
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Play restarts with defenders playing from their end zone.
Coaching Points:
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Forwards need to be mobile when team has the ball. Look to make movements that unbalance the defenders and force them to chase you.
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Timing of runs. If forwards make their runs into space too early, the defender will catch them by the time they get the ball. Communication is important to get timing right in movement, and the pass.
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Creativity.
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Unbalancing movements. Forwards should think about making two runs: one to fool the defender, and a second run into the space where they want the ball. Must sell the first run!