14 core learning problems · useful variations

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Choose a complete activity with named roles, a setup map, timed rounds, and a clear next step. The planner adapts the organization to your whole group.

14 core activities. Counts describe one station; the planner allocates your whole group.

12 yards · attack →12 yards wide · spare balls / waiting space outsideABCD
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Practice10 min

Find a clear route

Explore ball mastery through a clear choice: A player changes touch size as the available space changes.

U6–U1245 per station
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ExitExit12 yards · attack →10 yards wide · spare balls / waiting space outsideAD
Setup + guided example
Practice10 min

Turn away from pressure

Explore change direction through a clear choice: The player changes route when the defender closes space, then moves away with control.

U6–U1223 per station
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ExitExit12 yards · attack →10 yards wide · spare balls / waiting space outsideAD
Setup + guided example
Practice10 min

Protect, then escape

Explore protect the ball through a clear choice: The player keeps the ball away from pressure and leaves when an exit opens.

U6–U1223 per station
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ExitExit12 yards · attack →10 yards wide · spare balls / waiting space outsideADS
Setup + guided example
Practice10 min

First touch, choose an exit

Explore receiving & first touch through a clear choice: A notices which route D closes and changes the first touch accordingly.

U6–U1235 per station
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16 yards · attack →12 yards wide · spare balls / waiting space outsideABD
Setup + guided example
Practice10 min

Pass or carry: 2v1

Explore passing through a clear choice: The ball carrier responds to D and sends a pass the teammate can continue with.

U6–U1235 per station
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ExitExit16 yards · attack →12 yards wide · spare balls / waiting space outsideADS
Setup + guided example
Practice10 min

Receive and finish

Explore finishing through a clear choice: A prepares a playable ball and chooses a target not closed by D.

U6–U1235 per station
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ExitExit12 yards · attack →10 yards wide · spare balls / waiting space outsideAD
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Practice10 min

Two exits, one defender

Explore 1v1 attacking through a clear choice: A notices D’s movement and uses a route or change of pace that creates separation.

U6–U1223 per station
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ExitExit12 yards · attack →10 yards wide · spare balls / waiting space outsideAD
Setup + guided example
Practice10 min

Delay, direct, regain

Explore individual defending through a clear choice: D controls the approach, stays between the threat and a target, and responds to an available ball.

U6–U1223 per station
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ExitExit12 yards · attack →10 yards wide · spare balls / waiting space outsideADS
Setup + guided example
Practice10 min

Look, receive, choose

Explore scanning through a clear choice: A’s decision changes when D closes a different route.

U6–U1235 per station
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12 yards · attack →12 yards wide · spare balls / waiting space outsideABCD
Setup + guided example
Practice10 min

Make a passing window

Explore support the player through a clear choice: A supporting player changes angle as D moves, keeping a reachable option available.

U6–U1245 per station
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20 yards · attack → / ←16 yards wide · spare balls / waiting space outsideABD1D2
Setup + guided example
Practice10 min

Win it, find the other end

Explore transition through a clear choice: The nearest player responds to the ball while a teammate recovers or offers a forward option.

U6–U1245 per station
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20 yards · attack → / ←16 yards wide · spare balls / waiting space outsideABD1D2
Setup + guided example
Practice10 min

Help the next player

Explore teamwork through a clear choice: Players offer a reachable option or recover together after a mistake.

U6–U1245 per station
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16 yards · attack →12 yards wide · spare balls / waiting space outsideABD
Setup + guided example
Practice10 min

Play forward or keep it

Explore play forward through a clear choice: The attackers recognize a forward opportunity and retain the ball when that route is closed.

U6–U1235 per station
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20 yards · attack → / ←16 yards wide · spare balls / waiting space outsideABD1D2
Setup + guided example
Practice10 min

Pressure and cover: 2v2

Explore defend together through a clear choice: The second defender protects a useful route and adjusts when the ball changes sides.

U6–U1245 per station
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