Short Passing The game Divide the group into two equal teams. Off side rule applies in the end zones. Challenge (group)
Passing
Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.
Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.
Coaching pointsShort Passing The game Divide the group into two equal teams. Off side rule applies in the end zones. Challenge (group)
Organisation: Balls: 10; Bibs: 5; Cones: Y; Goals: 2; Other: Flat Cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve short passing 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 short passing. 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 pointsTechnique– Utilising the half turn Groups of 3, 2 either end and one in middle Outside players pass ball into the back foot Central players receive it and send to the other end. Central players cannot receive a pass from the same person twice in a row. Coaching Points – Start by just passing it normally through the middle player before asking them to stand side on Bodyshape Always passing to back foot Always receiving on back foot Each time in the middle for3-5 minutes dependant on length of instructions/stopping
Use in creatorBall movement/pass With the ball Warmup Rules – Half players have ball Constant movement with the ball Looking for a “line breaking pass” between 2 people to a spare person Aims – Passing/Receiving Break Lines Scanning Communication Setup - Grid 20x30 (or 18yard box) Length – 10 minutes
Use in creator1 point 2 points 6v6/6v12 Rondo – Utilising the half turn 3 teams (taking turns – 7 mins each) White team is collecting points Yellow team defending Blue team outside being available for passes Rules – Team collecting points loses a popint each time they lose possession They get 1 point for a pass which goes from top to side or side to top, 2 points for a ball which switches long ways. Collect as many points as they can in 7 minutes. Coaching Points – 360 scanning Bodyshape Decision making Always passing to back foot Always receiving on back foot
Use in creatorGame: 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.
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