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Play 2vs2 in a 45x25yrd playing area with regular play with each team attacking and defending a goal. At random points in time (or scheduled intervals for interval training) the coach calls or whistles and the outfield players have to leave the field, run around a cone and return to continue playing. Only one cone for each player (i.e. two players cannot go around the same cone).
INSTRUCTIONS:
Games last only 90 secs with 2 minute rest periods. Perform 3 sets. Rotate teams through.
SCORING:
Teams score a goal as normal but with the conditions discussed above.
KEY COACHING POINTS:
Encourage players to shoot from distance.
Discuss the type of shoots taken with the players.
Encourage good support, especially from the defenders to keep possession until a good shooting opportunity arises.
Awareness to react to the coaches whistle (signal).
Goalkeeper can work on their technique and making saves under pressure from an attacker.
Goalkeeper using their feet to help keep possession.
Quick interchanges between teams on and off.
VARIATIONS:
Have players perform man-man marking
Each player is assigned a specific cone to run around
Specific colour cones are placed around the playing area.
Either require the players to touch 2 in a sequence or assigned a colour for each team.
NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS:
Be sure to maintain adequate rest times for the players as this is an intense activity.
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