Players know it as “Wall pass chase (U5-U6)”
Kid title: Wall pass chase (U5-U6). Set and spin to create a new angle. Timed phases for a 45-minute U5-U6 session.
Fun ball each activity linked to give-and-go combinations. Lots of touches, short queues, coach joins in.
Organisation: Half of a 5v5 pitch; 1 ball each to start.
Coaching pointsSimple game that repeats the picture of give-and-go combinations with light opposition.
Organisation: Small grids or channels; rotate roles every 60–90 seconds.
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve give-and-go combinations under pressure. Rotate roles often.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches so everyone is playing.
Coaching pointsSmall-sided or conditioned game that scores/rewards give-and-go combinations. Minimal stoppages.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches if needed so everyone plays.
Coaching pointsPlayers share one thing they tried. Coach links back to the theme in kid language.
Organisation: Circle with the ball.
Coaching pointsBall movement/pass Without the ball Up Back & through Passes – Player 1 passes to player 2 through the middle Player 2 drops it to player 1 to the side they’ve ran too Player 1 then gives back to player 2 to continue the opposite way. Aims – Passing/Receiving Communication Length – 10 minutes
Use in creatorBall movement/pass Without the ball Up Back & through Passes – Player 1 passes to player 2 through the middle Player 2 drops it to player 1 to the side they’ve ran too Player 1 then gives back to player 2 to continue the opposite way. Aims – Passing/Receiving Communication Length – 10 minutes
Use in creatorGame – Safe Corner! All players: All players in the middle of the room following coaches instructions “simon says” style. - Hands on head - Sit Down - Stand Up - Jump up and down - touch your toes When coach calls a colour they must get to that colour as quick as they can! Progression: Give the players a football and they must move around the middle area dribbling the ball. Coach will ask: - Stop the ball (players put foot on the ball) - Hold the ball (in between both feet) - Toe Taps When colour is called players must dribble the ball to that colour 10 rounds. 10-15 minutes.
Use in creatorIn 3s: Outside players have ball Inside player must ask for the ball and give them it back before doing it to the next player 20 passes each Progression: Scan before asking for the ball Progression 2: They must shout the colour of the cone james/Matt is holding up when scanning to prove their not just spinning their head - Receive on back foot - Try and keep the ball moving and make the simple pass in 1
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