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Possession ยท U10 to adult

Possession with wall (bounce) players

A 3v3 or 4v4 in the middle with bounce players on each side who play for whoever has the ball. Teaches using support players, quick combinations and switching.

U10 to adultAges
10 to 14Players
25 x 25 mArea
15 minsTime

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Set-up

  • Square with one bounce player on each side (outside the area).
  • Two teams in the middle.

Equipment: Cones, bibs, balls

How it works

  1. Team in possession can use the outside players, who play one- or two-touch back in.
  2. Bounce players can't pass to each other.
  3. Point for 8 passes; rotate bounce players every few minutes.

Coaching points

  • Use a bounce player to escape pressure, then switch.
  • Bounce players: open body, ready to play first time.
  • Inside players move after every pass.

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Make it easier

  • Bounce players get two touches

Make it harder

  • One-touch bounces
  • Only 3 consecutive passes allowed via bounce players

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