Two players play inside the square one acts as the defender and the other is the attack-er. The two players on the outside play the ball into the square and the attacker has to tur
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Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.
Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.
Coaching pointsTwo players play inside the square one acts as the defender and the other is the attack-er. The two players on the outside play the ball into the square and the attacker has to turn and play the ball to the opposite receiver. The correct technique on the turns - Use your upper body to defend the ball - can you put your opponent of balance..
Organisation: Balls: 6; Bibs: 2; Cones: 4; Other: 4 Large cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve sharp turns 1v1 under pressure. Rotate roles often.
Organisation: SSG pitch with clear scoring / constraints linked to the theme.
Coaching pointsSmall-sided or conditioned game that scores/rewards sharp turns 1v1. Minimal stoppages.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches if needed so everyone plays.
Coaching pointsPlayers share one learning from the session against the intention.
Organisation: Circle with the ball.
Coaching pointsIf 4th player in group, blues take turns at defending Team 1: Player 1 must pass ball to player 2, player 2 then must attempt to pass ball back to player 1 Defender: Defender can go once the ball passes center line. Defenders job is to cut out the second pass. Allow defender to fail a few times Notes: Defender will press diagonally and fail multiple times using the instinctive press. Instinctive press Coaching Point/Defensive Principal: After a few failures, what can we do better? Introduce “GET IN LINE” defending Defender now gets success. If still no success, can we get in line quicker using a sharper angle Switch teams every 7-10 tries. Get In Line Get In Line 2 Defensive Principals 1.1 – (Get In Line)
Use in creatorNotes: Each time defender wins ball or the ball passes halfway switch to opposite end with the other team starting with possession Yellow team: Objective is for inside player to receive the ball and dribble passed half way line or pass to opposite end, can bounce ball back to starting player as many times as needed. Coaching Point: Can we get tight – arm out touching the player at all times Always be behind the player so that you can see both players and the ball Blue team: Stop the yellow player reaching half way. HOW? - Get tight to the player and don’t allow a turn - Make sure you can see both players and the ball at all times Defensive Principals 1.3 (1v2) 2nd (Covering) player. Can always see player and ball Expect the first player to get beat and mark the through ball Which way is 1st defender trying to force the defender? Is my position correct? If 1st defender gets beat then press Movement to cover 1st Defensive player. Press the ball – prevent the turn If defender turns and breaks out then 2nd defender presses and I become covering player
Use in creatorNotes: Each time defender wins ball or the ball passes halfway switch to opposite end with the other team starting with possession Yellow team: Objective is for inside player to receive the ball and send to opposite end, can bounce ball back to starting player as many times as needed. Coaching Point: Can we get tight – arm out touching the player at all times Always be behind the player so that you can see both players and the ball Blue team: Stop the yellow player reaching half way. HOW? - Get tight to the player and don’t allow a turn - Make sure you can see both players and the ball at all times Defensive Principals 1.4 (2v2) 2nd (Covering) player. Now covering the pass out but positioning must cover second player also. If 1st defender gets beat, then press ball and allow them to cover. Can always see player and ball Expect the first player to get beat and mark the through ball Which way is 1st defender trying to force the defender? Is my position correct? Movement to cover 1st Defensive player. Press the ball – prevent the turn If defender turns and breaks out then 2nd defender presses and I become covering player Defending team: “Lever movement” when one presses other
Use in creatorNotes: Each time defender wins ball or the ball passes halfway switch to opposite end with the other team starting with possession Yellow team: Objective is for inside player to receive the ball and send to opposite end, can bounce ball back to starting player as many times as needed. Coaching Point: Can we get tight – arm out touching the player at all times Always be behind the player so that you can see both players and the ball Blue team: Stop the yellow player reaching half way. HOW? - Get tight to the player and don’t allow a turn - Make sure you can see both players and the ball at all times Defensive Principals 1.5 (2v3) 3rd Defender (Covering) player. Now covering the pass out but positioning must cover second player also. Can always see player and ball Expect the 1st & 2nd defenders to get beat and mark the through ball Which way are 1st & 2nd defender trying to force the defender? Is my position correct? Movement to cover 1st & 2nd Defensive player. Press the ball – prevent the turn If defender turns and breaks out then 3rd defender (covering player) Should be positioned well
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