10 Warm Ups Drills

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9. Swap Sides

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GAME ORGANISATION

Reds and Yellows alternately spaced in each half of the area
Aim is for the players in possession to dribble using the inside and outside of their feet
across the central line before passing the ball to a same coloured player on the other side
of the area
Players return to their starting positions
Game is continuous

GAME ALTERATIONS

To make the game easier:
Create more space by making the playing area bigger
To make the game more difficult:
Coach shouts “opposite” so players in possession have to pass to a different coloured player

COACHES HINTS

Do the players keep the ball close and use the inside/outside of their shoe?
>>>>Do they move at pace?
>>>>Do they communicate and call the name of the player they are passing to?
>>>>Do the players have fun?

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Written by: B.J UEFA Fitness Coach

Coach B.J is a certified in UEFA B and UEFA Fitness Coach specializing in soccer-specific performance. Access his expert guidance on endurance, speed development, and injury prevention for modern football.

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