Yellow and red cones in a zig zag format 8-12 yards apart on the outside and white cones in the centre, players stand at the start with the ball and a player without the ball stand
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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 pointsYellow and red cones in a zig zag format 8-12 yards apart on the outside and white cones in the centre, players stand at the start with the ball and a player without the ball stands at each of the other cones. The game The players in group A pass the ball diagonally to the next player (A2 A3 A4) after quickly controlling it. The passer runs after his pass and takes over the position of the pass-receive. The players in group C do exactly the same thing, but with time-delay and crosswise. The first centre player (B1) play a steep diagonal pass to B2, who con-trols the ball and after a quick turn (opponent behind situation) passes to the next
Organisation: Balls: Y; Cones: 16; Other: Flat cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve zig zag passing game. 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 zig zag passing game.. 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 pointsGame: 7v7 (half vs Half) ATT – To Score you must pass the ball across the centre line and score within 2 touches! Progression 1: ATT now dribble through across center line before passing to score Coaching notes: - Body shape when receiving ball - Movement off the ball - Can we use a switch - Defensive team can we get in line and cover? 30 min.
Use in creatorFootball Normal game but can’t score without “breaking line pass” Aims – Movement Passing/Receiving Communication Length – Whatever's left
Use in creator3v3 inside the circle with bounce players on the outside 2 touch If possible Which team of 3 can get the most passes Movement to get into position after passing Players outside cant be tackled but passes can be intercepted 2 teams inside playing “keep-ball” Players on the inside split into 2 teams. Objective is to make as many passes as you can, whichever team is in possession can use the players on the outside for “bounce/wall passes” As soon as possession changes outside players switch allegiance. Communication 1 touch from outside Switch teams from outside to replace inside team when ball is lost. 3v3+3 (+5 with coaches)
Use in creator4v4 inside the circle with bounce players on the outside 2 touch If possible Which team of 3 can get the most passes Movement to get into position after passing Players outside cant be tackled but passes can be intercepted 2 teams inside playing “keep-ball” Players on the inside split into 2 teams. Objective is to make as many passes as you can, whichever team is in possession can use the players on the outside for “bounce/wall passes” As soon as possession changes outside players switch allegiance. Communication 1 touch from outside Can you get the ball from coach to coach multiple times? 4v4 + coaches
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