Player 1 dribbles the ball towards one of the two goals. Once player 1 has crossed the shooting line player 2 can attack the goals. Once player 1 has defended the goals he then joi
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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 pointsPlayer 1 dribbles the ball towards one of the two goals. Once player 1 has crossed the shooting line player 2 can attack the goals. Once player 1 has defended the goals he then joins the back of the queue. Look for! Tempo - concentration - look up before striking the ball. Questions to ask? What is the best goal to attack and why?
Organisation: Balls: 12; Bibs: 5; Cones: 30; Other: 2 small goals
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve 1v1 recover drill 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 1v1 recover drill. 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 points2 teams: - Keeper in goal - Defenders on half way - Attackers on half way - Attackers start with ball and on coaches say they start to attack. - Can defence get back and delay the attack? - Can midfield get back and defend/recover quickly? - ATT get goals for scoring - DEF get goals for stopping the attack
Use in creator20yards 20yards Drill: touches Setup: Use cones to create a grid (20x20 yards). Each player has a ball. Instructions: Stand in between cones do 10 skills then go find another ball - toe taps Tik toks Then dribble round and go through as many gates as possible Add defenders that don’t tackle but have to stand in the gates stopping people going through them Key Coaching Points: Keep the ball close. Heads up to avoid collisions. Use different parts of the foot (inside, outside, sole).
Use in creator20yards 20yards Drill: Collect the Treasure/Cones Objective: Develop 1v1 skills (attacking and defending) with a focus on dribbling and decision-making. Setup: Create a grid (20x20 yards). Place 10 cones in the middle of the grid, each representing "treasure." Split players into two teams: Pirates and Defenders. Pirates start outside the grid with a ball each. Defenders start inside the grid without a ball. Instructions: The Pirates' goal is to dribble into the grid, "steal" a treasure , and dribble back out to the outside without being tackled. Defenders try to block Pirates and win the ball. If a Defender wins the ball, they pass it out of the grid for the attacker to start again. Each time will be timed doing the drill and the team that gets all the cones out quickest wins.
Use in creatorSetup: 2 goals facing each other around 25yds Objective: 1v1 Challenges: X passes to O Immediately press making a 1v1 O tries to score Swap places after 1v1 Coaching points: - Defensive principles – side on, recover quickly, press and cover, good communication - Change of pace, direction, feints. 1v1
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