Can we transfer tonight’s theme without the condition?
Communicate the next action early.
Progressions
Remove all conditions.
Regressions
Reintroduce the theme condition for 3 minutes.
Plenary · 5 mins
Plenary review
5:00
Players answer: What was the theme? When was it hardest? What will you try next match?
Organisation: Team huddle.
Coaching points
Player voice first.
Link to upcoming fixture if relevant.
Related drills
Drill 183
Game:
5v5
To Score you must pass the
ball into the endzone and it
must be received by your
teammate – and controlled!
Teammate cannot enter endzone until you pass the ball.
Progression 1:
All players must touch ball
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.
Team Game 5v5/6:
Pitch cut into thirds with an end zone at each end (so 5 zones in total)
When your team as the ball they can go into the next third but you can progress to the final third until every player is with you.
To score your whole team must get in the end zone with the ball.
Goals:
Comfortable in possession
Don’t Rush It
Move as a unit
Thinking about your next move straight after your pass
Communication
Tactical thinking:
What works better?
Can we pass the ball about quickly then move into next third
Is it better to have 1 or 2 people hold the ball up to allow others to progress?
Make your own decisions
Time – 15/20 minutes
Game – 7v7 (half v half)
Rules –
To get into the final third we must utilize a half turn pass through the central zone.
If ball is not received on half turn it can only go sideways or backwards
Game – 9v9 (half v half)
Rules –
To get into the final third we must utilize a half turn pass through the central zone.
If ball is not received on half turn it can only go sideways or backwards
