Developing the Functional Technique by Complex Progression
This complex soccer drill focuses on developing the accurate finishes, the passing and kicking technique, the dribbling and the cooperation of the players.
Besides, the various tasks emphasise practising the defensive and offensive parts of the 1v1 situations and improve the implementation of the correct timing of passes and runs.
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Organisation
Players and the equipment are arranged as shown.
Distances must be created properly to the given age-category.
There's a blue zone in front of the penalty area, where the defender can tackle or intercept the ball in the 1v1 situation.
The exercise works with 8 field players, but the optimal number is 8 or 10. One or two goalkeepers are also involved into this progression.
The players are located in A-B-C-D positions, but there are two of the A and B starting points on the two sides as shown.
Balls are placed in Positions A and B.
Players change their positions in a determined way after each action.
The exercise is performed with 2 balls simultaneously.