Diamond Break

Time
30 minutes
Skills
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Bouncing
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Kicking
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Running
Level
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3 (Ages 8-12)
No. of Helpers
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1 Helper for every Group
Pick up the ball... now run!
Instructions

STEP 1

Roll the ball to one of the attackers, who will pick it up.

The attackers then move the ball towards the goals by passing to each other, while the defender applies pressure and tries to intercept the ball. When the attackers are close enough, they can have a kick for goal.

Step 1 Diamond Break

STEP 2

The attackers the retrieve the ball and line up behind the other groups whilst the next team has a go.

Make sure that players take it in turns to be the defender within their group.

Step 2 Diamond Break

Cones (x3)
Footballs (x4)
Collection of Bibs
Set-Up

Set up the goal post at one side of the playing area place three cones in a triangle a couple of metres apart at the other end.

How to set up Diamond Break

 

Variations

VARIATION 1

Try getting teams to complete a specified number of passes before kicking for goal.

Variation 1 Diamond Break

VARIATION 2

Try groups of five with two defenders and three attackers.

Variation 2 Diamond Break

VARIATION 3

Move the triangle somewhere else in the playing area.

Variation 3 Diamond Break