20 min
12-18 players
Technical
Short passing game and direct play with support (U16)
Ideal exercise for your players to practice the short passing game and direct play, with several phases of possession under strict instructions, including a variation that allows your players more freedom.
Description
Mark out a field of 40m x 50m. Place 2 cones on the sidelines, 5m from each corner of the field (8 cones in total). Form 3 teams of 6 players. Place 2 teams in the marked field. The players of the 3rd team are positioned outside the field and will play as neutral support players. Four players fro...
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