Leading Questions to Teach "Creating Space"

 

GENERAL AWARENESS OF SPACE 

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Where should you go if the area around you is crowded with defenders?
(Encourages players to think about moving to open space.)

 

How can you help your teammates if they are under pressure?
(Guides players to consider moving into a better position to receive a pass.)

 

MOVEMENT TO CREATE SPACE 

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What happens to the defenders when you make a run away from the ball?
(Prompts players to understand how their movement can drag defenders away.)

 

How can you create space for yourself when you're marked?
(Leads players to think about techniques like quick changes of direction or positioning.)

 

PASSING LANE AWARENESS 

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What can you do to make it easier for your teammate to pass to you?
(Encourages movement into passing lanes.)

 

What should you look for before deciding where to move on the field?
(Helps players think about scanning the field and recognizing passing lanes.)

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TEAM DYNAMICS 

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If a teammate has the ball, where should you go to support them?
(Encourages off-the-ball movement to create options.)

 

How can we make it harder for defenders to block our passes?
(Promotes understanding of angles and positioning to maintain passing options.)

 

TEAM STRATEGY

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How does spreading out help us keep possession of the ball?

(Reinforces the concept of width and creating space.)

 

If your teammate is holding the ball near the sideline, where should you position yourself?

(Helps players think about triangulation and providing passing options.)

 

What should you do if all the defenders are crowding the middle of the field?

(Promotes switching the play or spreading the game wide.)

 

DECISION MAKING 

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If the defender is blocking the passing lane, what can you do to open it?
(Guides players to think about repositioning or using quick one-twos.)

 

How do you know if you're in a good position to receive a pass?
(Encourages self-assessment and situational awareness.)