Diamond Combinations # 1
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 3+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- groups of three
- one ball per group
- cones to mark off area
- repeat setup to accommodate entire team
Description:
- one player dribbles around the diamond playing a wall pass with his teammates as shown
- players switch roles after 2 minutes
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- wall players play one touch
- player dribbles and performs a specific move in front of the blue cone
- player plays a combination with the wall player and then takes his position as shown (see graphic #2)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- accuracy of pass
- weight of pass
- change of & direction
- close control
- soft touches
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