Players are assigned as follows 5v5 in the midfield zone 2v2 in the attack zone. Players are not allowed to leave their zones. The object for the 5 attacking mid-fielders is to pla
Possession
Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.
Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.
Coaching pointsDirectional game with a condition that makes two teams play 7v7 in three zones. the easiest path to success. Multi-ball restarts.
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch; bibs.
Coaching pointsPlayers are assigned as follows 5v5 in the midfield zone 2v2 in the attack zone. Players are not allowed to leave their zones. The object for the 5 attacking mid-fielders is to play into the 2 forwards. If the defending team wins the ball they must dribble the ball over the end line and finish on the goal. The forwards are not allowed to pass and must finish on solo runs. Limit the touches of the attackers. Forwards to set back to the midfield who can shoot at the goal if they score it counts double.
Organisation: Balls: 12; Bibs: Y; Cones: Y; Goals: 2
Coaching pointsOpen or lightly conditioned game. Freeze only to reinforce one coaching point from two teams play 7v7 in three zones..
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch and numbers.
Coaching pointsPlayers share one learning from the session against the intention.
Organisation: Team huddle.
Coaching points6v6 – 6 goals: setup three small goals on each end line of a 20 x 30m pitch. two teams play 6v6. Each team defends the three goals on its own end line and attacks the other three. Focus Keep possession, switch of play
Use in creator8v4 3 team game. (Barcelona Game). Set up three teams of 4 in different bibs Two teams attack the goals and play against each other. The third team acts as neutral team and plays for who ever has possession of the ball. Relax when we have the ball. You have a massive overload. Spot the opportunities to play one touch. Progression Teams play 8v4 with defending team needing to win the ball and then being able to attack the team which had possession must then defend. Look to make the pitch as big as possible when in possession. The four defenders need to work together to regain the ball Technique when passing and moving the ball (to feet or space). Take the ball into space away from pressure.
Use in creator3v3 inside the circle with bounce players on the outside 2 touch If possible Which team of 3 can get the most passes Movement to get into position after passing Players outside cant be tackled but passes can be intercepted 2 teams inside playing “keep-ball” Players on the inside split into 2 teams. Objective is to make as many passes as you can, whichever team is in possession can use the players on the outside for “bounce/wall passes” As soon as possession changes outside players switch allegiance. Communication 1 touch from outside Switch teams from outside to replace inside team when ball is lost. 3v3+3 (+5 with coaches)
Use in creator4v4 inside the circle with bounce players on the outside 2 touch If possible Which team of 3 can get the most passes Movement to get into position after passing Players outside cant be tackled but passes can be intercepted 2 teams inside playing “keep-ball” Players on the inside split into 2 teams. Objective is to make as many passes as you can, whichever team is in possession can use the players on the outside for “bounce/wall passes” As soon as possession changes outside players switch allegiance. Communication 1 touch from outside Can you get the ball from coach to coach multiple times? 4v4 + coaches
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