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15 min
10-26 players
Tactical

Find the Target Player: Two-Zone Passing Game with a Switch of Play

A ball circulation exercise ideal for working on collective possession, scanning, and rational use of space. The mandatory zone-change rule before playing to the target player forces every player to constantly manage their positioning, making this a highly cognitive exercise.

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Mark out an area of 22x16m divided into 2 distinct zones — Zone A and Zone B — using cones. Place 4 small goals (2m) on the sides of the area as shown in the diagram. Position 2 players from each team in zones A and B, making 4 players per team in total. Also place 1 target player per team behind...

Find the Target Player: Two-Zone Passing Game with a Switch of Play

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