The Game The rabbit stands at one corner of a 10 x10 field. the hunter stands at the opposite corner (about 2m in). As soon as the rabbit comes out of its burrow and runs through t
Physical
Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.
Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.
Coaching pointsThe Game The rabbit stands at one corner of a 10 x10 field. the hunter stands at the opposite corner (about 2m in). As soon as the rabbit comes out of its burrow and runs through the small goal the hunter comes to life.
Organisation: Balls: 20; Cones: Y
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve rabbit and the hunter 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 rabbit and the hunter. 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 points1 2 3 Setup – 2 queues facing a goal each, everyone with a ball. Players from each queue alternate who’s go it is. Player scores in goal directly in front then immediately defends the second goal – player from alternate queue will be attacking. Retrieve ball and join the other queue to keep ball rolling. Reactions/Transition - How quick can you defend? Attackers – go as soon as they’ve shot/been tackled Intensity, always on toes and ready to go Ball must hit net - Should be - fun, engaging, exciting, high tempo 1v1 rolling, attack/defend
Use in creator1 Setup – 1 queues facing a goal each, everyone with a ball. Player scores in goal directly in front then immediately defends the goal – player next in queue will be attacking. After defending Retrieve ball and join the other queue to keep ball rolling. Reactions/Transition - How quick can you defend? Attackers – go as soon as they’ve shot/been tackled Intensity, always on toes and ready to go - Should be - fun, engaging, exciting, high tempo 1v1 rolling, attack/defend (simplified for u7s)
Use in creatorGame: 6v4 4v4 + 2 spare players who are always on the IP team IP – IP team has to score OP – To win the ball and transition To transition the ball has to go round the cone When goal is scored the IP team start again Always a 6v4 with the Ip team having 2 extra players. Coaching notes: - Body shape when receiving ball - Movement off the ball - Defensive team can we get in line and cover? 20 min.
Use in creator1 Setup – 1 queues facing a goal each, everyone with a ball. Player scores in goal directly in front then immediately defends the goal – player next in queue will be attacking. After defending Retrieve ball and join the other queue to keep ball rolling. Reactions/Transition - How quick can you defend? Attackers – go as soon as they’ve shot/been tackled Intensity, always on toes and ready to go - Should be - fun, engaging, exciting, high tempo 1v1 rolling, attack/defend (simplified for u7s)
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