Theme game - Training physical condition and ball possession
Goal
Equipment
- 16 markers
- sufficient balls to ensure continuity
- 9 vests (7 red 2 green)
Preparation
- Playing area: 40x40 meters
- Players: 16
- Duration: 12 minutes
- Series: 2 series of 5 minutes interspersed with 1 minute of active recovery
| Summary | Secondary Objectives |
|---|---|
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Theme game to train ball possession and improvement of physical condition |
Aerobic power, Pass, Transitions |
Organization
Inside a 40x40 meters field form a small 3x3 meters square on each corner using the markers (as shown in the figure). Divide players into two teams of 7 players arranged inside the square. Place 2 neutral players (green vests) playing with the team who has ball possession during the theme game.
Description
- Teams try to maintain possession with the aid of neutral players
- The aim of the team with ball possession is to score one point passing the ball inside a small square to ateammate who has run showing for the pass
- Players defending have to catch the ball intercepting the passing lines without tackle increasing the aerobic workload
Rules
- The point is valid if the player who moved to the small square showing for the pass, doesn't stay put more than 3 seconds inside the small square before receiving the ball
- The defending team tries to intercept the ball performing a transition to attack and score one point
Coaching Points
- Keep on moving without the ball
- Change the playing side of the field if possible
- Play the game into free spaces
- Comunication between teammates
- Reduce the number of ball touches allowed
- Make the game competitive
- Maintain a high intensity
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