15 min
6-18 players
Technical
Ball control and space occupation on 6 colored zones (U8)
Dribbling and space management exercise in an area filled with colored squares where players must combine changes of direction and quick information gathering.
Description
Mark six square zones (3 red, 3 yellow) of approximately 4x4m, evenly distributed in a 30x30m area. Form two distinct teams. Each player has a ball and moves freely throughout the area with controlled dribbling, varying the surfaces of contact.
Players must enter a free square to perform a simpl...
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