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Soccer: 4v1 Rotation

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DESCRIPTION

Four players are placed in a grid with one defender.
The four players aim is to keep possession as long as possible.
The player who makes the mistake must become the defender.

COACHING POINTS

Use the full area of the grid
Ensure that players use all parts of their feet and both feet

Place emphasis on the use of pre an post vision

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5 v 3 End Zone:

The 5 attackers must get the ball from one end zone to the other without losing possession to the defenders.

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4 v 2 Rotation:

Four players are placed in a grid with two defender. The four attacking players aim is to keep possesion as long as possible.

The player who makes the mistake must swap over and become the defender.

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4 v 2:

Play 4 v 2 keep-away. Attackers are stationed in the corners of the grid. One ball per group. Repeat in another area for a total of 12 players.

Attacker 1 starts with the ball. The object is to pass the ball around the outside and middle of the square, playing keep-away from the two defenders.

Players score 1 point for a pass around the defenders and 2 points for a penetrating pass that splits the defenders. How many passes can be made before defenders force the ball out 3 times or score 1 goal?

Repeat and rotate.

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