TOPIC / THEME: Small - Sided Game - End Zone Game

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE:
The game is designed to improve player's dribbling and ability to beat players in 1 v 1 situations
ORGANISATION:
	Pitch size: 40m x 30m with two 5m end zones 3 teams of four players each 3 sets of bibs A whistle and watch to start and stop Extra balls with the Coach for continuity Two teams play and the other team's players are positioned on the outside of either side of the pitch One player from each team must stay in the attacking half to give structure to the game Teams change on the Coach's signal

KEY OBSERVATION FACTORS:

Create space as an individual or as a team Head up while in possession - look to keep possession to create 1 v 1 situations Exploit space by dribbling with the ball or by exploiting 1 v 1 situations

NOTES:

Try and not stop the game too much (use natural breaks) Encourage the team in possession to use the players on the outside Outside players must move up and down the side of the pitch to help keep possession If a goal is scored reward the scoring team by giving them the ball at restart Change outside team every 2 minutes

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