Exercises › Play & competition

Keep the ball

• 15 min
• 6 players
• 3v3
• Build-up play

About 6 players, area 10–12x7 m, balls, cones, bibs. The players are split into pairs. One player has the job of tagging the other. When a player is tagged, the roles are swapped. Change pairs after a set time. Progression 1 – with a ball: The pairs now try to take the ball from each other instead. Progression 2 – in teams: Two teams do the exercise against each other. Can one team have all the balls at the same time? Encourage the players to cooperate within the team.

What the coach should look for

• Run and carry the ball towards free space, change direction and speed up when you are being chased.
• Shield the ball by placing your body between the ball and the opponent.
• Take the ball from the opponent by tackling.
• Win the ball back if you lose it.
• Carry the ball away from the opponent once you have won it.

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