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COACHING CARD
FULL INVASION
GAMES USING
ZONES
EXERCISE 2
What do I need to set up this exercise?
• Multiple footballs, cones and bibs
What will exercise layout look like?
Same set up as previous activity!
How do I execute this exercise?
• Pitch is the pitch into three long lanes marked out with cones
• Players are split into two teams
• Players cannot pass the ball to someone in the same lane
• If player passes the ball to someone in the same lane then
it is a turnover.
• Players can move from lane to lane
• Encourage diagonal running and good passing
• Progression
• Must pass ball to player in each lane before score on goal
Key areas game develops
• Speed of thought
• Diagonal runs
• Accurate long foot pass
