Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 6 Player Activities - Cup Game

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Set Up and Rules:

1) Three teams of 2

2) 30x20 yards

3) Each team picks a name, country, etc...

4) One team or pair goes in goal, and the other two teams play 2v2

5) Points: 3 for a win, 2 if team scored last on a tie, 1 for 0-0 score

6) Switch teams after each round

7) 2-3 minute games

8) 45-60 second rest

9) Play multiple sets of games

Techniques:

1) Dribbling: to pass or shoot

2) Passing: Surface selection (inside/outside)

3) Finishing: Surface selection

4) Individual defending: deny the shot

Tactics:

1) Attacking: Penetrate to score

2) Attacking: Providing support to a teammate

3) Defending: Stepping vs delaying

4) Defending: Pressure and cover

Variations:

1) Limit touches

2) Can only score one touch from a pass

3) Winning team stays on until loss