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Skill Practice -
6 attackers vs. 2 defenders in a 40m x 30m grid
attackers pass and control to keep the ball from defenders
"free" attackers help player in possession by getting into space to receive pass.
Coaching points -
1) accurate passing with firm pace
2) control ball in on-touch if possible
3) communication: eye-contact; calling for ball if in clear.
4) angles for support positions
5) find and use passing channels
Additional ideas -
Use different colored pinnies for each 2 players
Defenders replace pair who lose ball or lose control
Consider 7 passes without a defender touch a goal, defenders do jumping jacks for goal, and then play continues. If possession loses ball, all 6 will do jumping jacks (great way for coach to see success in the drill where more than one rectangle is going.
