The Mixer
Objective:
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A warm-up activity to encourage accurate passing.
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To develop One-Twos and good turns.
Target:
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To get players ready for the next phase of the practice by encouraging accurate passing and good communication.
Organization
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Everyone in a 30 x 30-yard square (depending on numbers).
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If there are say 10 players, 7 have a ball and 3 do not.
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The players with the ball can do a number of different passes/moves-
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They can play a one-two wall pass.
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Do a "take over" with a player without a ball.
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Play to a player without the ball and go on an overlap run.
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Or they can shout, "Turn!" and the player receiving the ball turns and keeps the ball.
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This activity is very demanding so stop every two minutes and have a "Pairs Challenge."
Teaching
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Encourage players with the ball to look around to see who is available.
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Good communication is essential so player receiving the ball knows what to do next, i.e., turn, play a one-two, delay to allow the overlap run to take place.
Progressions
U11 Progressions
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Keep a sharp eye on all players in terms of the quality of performance, as some can easily get lost in the “Mixer.”
U12 Progressions
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Put a high emphasis on sharp turns.
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Throw in some of your own ideas.
