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Initially organized for at-home training, the library includes videos from on specific elements of individual skills development.
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Here is the animated version of this activity from our library
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The key was knowing what the activity should look like - the desired learning experiences for the players - and making adjustments to find the proper environment. This article provides some additional context.
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With 3v3, the players had difficulty with a single pair of goals, so I added a second. When another player showed up, we went 3v3+1 which unlocked the game - allowing for the 3rd player runs that I had hoped for.

Recognition of the opportunity to quickly counter back to the other pair of goals when teams switched sides was a positive outcome. This is an example of the classic "I planned for 8 but I have 6" activity.

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4v1 rondo - movements into new spaces, receiving while moving backward
6v6 color game - challenge players to recognize when to move + receive + progress ball, quality of passes

Helping parents embrace your expections and goals provides a consistent message for players. There is no World Cup for U10s. The Activity Analysis series includes deep dives for coaches looking for more insights on how to use, modify, customize our activities with their teams.
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Focusing on long-term player development, simplifying the game into groups of 2s and 3s, allow players to explore the game are some great ideas. Don't forget the role of the goalkeeper in the run of play - ensure that they are used as +1 in the build-out, develop field skills, play with composure.

Our open-access session library is updated weekly - each plan includes activation, 1v1s, rondos, SSGs, and more
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Here is a @TacticalPad video that provides a little bit more context. An instruction for the player passing the ball is to position yourself to receive the ball back immediately - since you are in the opposite color - either by dropping or being the runner in a give-and-go.

Our open-access website contains an extensive library of @TacticalPad videos (SSGs, rondos, positional play, etc) demonstrating a variety of activity themes.
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I modified the activity to use 4 mini-goals (2 per team) rather than 1 large goal to encourage the attacks in the wide channels and the central 1v1s to feint one direction, then head to the opposite mini-goal. A good learning experience for the players.

The successful players ended up in wider positions where they could drive forward into 1v1s with a supporting neutral to create a 2v1.

Often, the players were passive with the first touch, or receiving in positions where they were immediately marked and had to find a teammate/neutral in a position to receive their pass. It was interesting to watch as players figured out how to take advantage of their abilities within the rules.