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CREATING SPACE

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A basic introduction   Cross over runs  The Overlap   Creating Space 1 and 2    Creating Space 3    Creating Space 4    Creating Space 5    Creating Space 6    Creating Space 7   Creating Space 8   Creating Space 9   Creating Space for Junior Players    Creating Space for Junior Players 2

CREATING SPACE 3

Practice

The area 30 metres x 20 metres: 4 players per team with 4 players from each team on the outside of the area with one player on each line as in the diagram

The players on the outside of the field are allowed to move anywhere they wish along their own sideline.

Target

For each team to get 6 consecutive passes together without their opponents touching the ball

Exercise

As soon as the ball moves into play the team without the ball must try and win it.

The team in possession can use any of the support players on the outside of the field should they so wish.  The support players must play the ball back as quickly as possible (one touch or two touch – no more).  Support players are not allowed to tackle – they only act as outlets and coaches can switch players around to give all of them a chance in the middle area.

1. play one-two’s around the area,
2. look to make fresh angles to receive the ball from a colleague,
3. look to shield the ball when under pressure,
4. dribble past an opponent if possible or necessary,
5. pass to advantage.