The coach plays the ball in from the side. The two central players play a 1v1. They have to find the players in the end zones. The players in the end zones are allowed to move from
1v1
Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.
Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.
Coaching pointsThe coach plays the ball in from the side. The two central players play a 1v1. They have to find the players in the end zones. The players in the end zones are allowed to move from side to side to find space to re-ceive the ball. Once the game has ended the attackers move into the end zone and two more players play the 1v1.
Organisation: Balls: 6; Bibs: 2; Cones: Y; Other: Flat Cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve 1v1 leading to 2v1 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 leading to 2v1. 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 points4v4 / 5v5 PASSES = GOALS Normal Match Rules Every pass leading up to a goal increased what the goal is worth If they pass twice then score – goal is worth TWO – unlimited value if they pass 10 times it is worth TEN Pre match talk about decision making, When is it good to pass/shoot/drive, what is “good space” to be in. Good tips: Is there lots of space infront of you? – DRIVE Is their opponents infront of you? – CAN YOU PASS When you Pass – is the receiver marked? When you’re asking for the ball, are you in “good space”
Use in creator4v4 / 5v5 PASSES = GOALS Normal Match Rules Every pass leading up to a goal increased what the goal is worth If they pass twice then score – goal is worth TWO – unlimited value if they pass 10 times it is worth TEN Pre match talk about decision making, When is it good to pass/shoot/drive, what is “good space” to be in. Good tips: Is there lots of space infront of you? – DRIVE Is their opponents infront of you? – CAN YOU PASS When you Pass – is the receiver marked? When you’re asking for the ball, are you in “good space”
Use in creatorYou can only win by one goal. When a goal is scored, the team that scored must just try and keep possession and can't score into the goal. If they do, the goal is disallowed and a goal kick ensues. If the other team then equalise and make it 1-1, either team can then score to make it 2-1. The team leading then just has to keep possession. This is an excellent possession game and also allows a team to play out time by keeping possession, which is why I limit the game to just 5 minutes. As well as possession, teams also have to attack with speed when needing to score and the game also focuses on transition. Tactical: How will you play when you have gone a goal up? How will you play when you are a goal down? Technical: When wining look to play possession football, movement and passing techniques. Phych: If you are a goal down, don’t panic you only need 1 goal. Remain focused.
Use in creator3v3/4v4 PASSES = GOALS Normal Match Rules Every pass leading up to a goal increased what the goal is worth If they pass twice then score – goal is worth TWO – unlimited value if they pass 10 times it is worth TEN Pre match talk about decision making, When is it good to pass/shoot/drive, what is “good space” to be in. Good tips: Is there lots of space infront of you? – DRIVE Is their opponents infront of you? – CAN YOU PASS When you Pass – is the receiver marked? When you’re asking for the ball, are you in “good space”
Use in creator
