Protecting the Ball - Protect the Ball to Score

🔧 How to set up the activity:

• Set up half a pitch with full goals at either end
• Players work 1v1 in pairs
• One ball per pair

⚽️ Activity:

• All pairs play 1v1 games on the same pitch
• Normal match rules apply but players must also protect the ball
• Roate the pairs every 3 minutes
• Progression: Combine pairs and play 2v2 games

✅ Coaching points:

• Protect the ball from partner but also other groups by scanning
• Use arm bar to create space
• Attack space when it is created