1 large goal with GK, 2 small counter goals 35m opposite the large goal, 2m wide, 15m apart 10 players, divided into 1 attacker vs. 1 defender on each wing and 2 mids vs. 2 mids in
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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 points1 large goal with GK, 2 small counter goals 35m opposite the large goal, 2m wide, 15m apart 10 players, divided into 1 attacker vs. 1 defender on each wing and 2 mids vs. 2 mids in the centre Defenders position themselves between the counter goals Objective After having controlled GK's pass, the central mids plays to one of the attackers on the wing who does 1v1 to goal.
Organisation: Balls: 12; Bibs: 2; Cones: Y; Goals: 1; Other: 4 large Cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve game situation 1v1 + 1 on wing 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 game situation 1v1 + 1 on wing. 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 pointsGame: Waved attacks Can we play a pass through the defence with the overload and finish 4v3 plus GK Defenders following defensive principals Once shot has been made defenders have 10 seconds to get their positions before next wave comes GK/Defender: Defenders must pass ball back to waiting groups to win or GK collects/saves
Use in creatorScenario Attackers: Ball goes down wing and pass into box Strikers score in box Scenario Defenders: Under pressure from counter attack Protect the middle and shift/left and right to protect the goal/box – DEFENDER OR MIDFIELDER? IF DEFENDER GOES TO WING MIDFIELD GOES TO BOX DEFENDER STAYS, MIDFIELDER GOES TO WING LET THEM FAIL MULTIPLE TIMES LIKE BORO RANGERS GAME. Attack v defence DEF: GK & 1 defender/1 midfielder ATT: rest
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 creator1 Game – Score a goal Frankie & Holly to take turns in goal following their GK sessions James to be the first “striker” All players: 1 player in goal and another player complete the course – Dribble through cones Around the blue cone Dribble around the red line of cones Cross the ball for your team mate to score Wait in front of the goal for the next person to “cross” to you 10 minutes
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