Peripheral vision: ball possession in tight spaces to then play vertically
- 12 markers
- 4 vests (2 per color)
- Balls
- Playing area: 30x30 meters / 33x33 yds
- Players: 6
- Duration: 24 minutes
- Series: 3 of 5 minutes each with 3 minutes of passive recovery in between series
Summary | Secondary Objectives |
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Ball possession to train individual technique and cognitive aspects such as peripheral vision, motor anticipation and reaction |
Pass, Intercepting, 2 versus 1, Ball possession |
Using markers, create three 11x11-yard squares (as in the picture). Form three pairs of players using jerseys (2 red, 2 yellow and 2 white players in the picture). Inside the blue square the two white players (A and C) start playing ball possession against one red player (B). Inside the red square the other red player (E) and a yellow player (D) are placed. Inside the yellow square the second yellow player (F) is placed.
- At the coach's signal, the white pair plays a 2 v 1 with the red defender B. Once both white players touch the ball, they can pass it toward the yellow player (F) stationed inside the yellow square (passes 1, 2, 3)
- After the ball has reached the yellow player (F), the yellow teammate (D) immediately runs to support inside the yellow square (position D1), and the red player (B) also quickly moves inside the yellow square (position B1): this creates a new situation of 2 v 1 (two yellow players against the red defender); meanwhile, one of the two white players moves inside the red square (movement 4: position A2).
- If the red defender (B) recovers the ball, they should try to pass it toward their red teammate (E), while the player (in the example, one of the yellow players), whose pass was intercepted, becomes a defender
- When the ball is passed from one square to another, it must always reach the player who is alone
- Unlimited ball touches allowed
- Play a ball possession situation with 4 players (two colors) v 2 (one color) taking advantage of all squares for ball retention
- Limit the number of ball touches
- Attacking players:
- Remain in constant motion always offering a passing solution to the ball carrier
- Do not force the pass to the teammate and, when in difficulty, defend the ball
- Focus on your own square of possession but simultaneously on the far square for the long play
- Defenders:
- Place yourself between the two opponents by shortening the marking distance
- Do not be lured by the ball
- Deter possible collaboration between the two attackers and reduce the situation to one-on-one
- Read the intentions of the ball carrier