8v4 in a 40m x 20m rectangle divided into four areas, in each section there is a 2v1. The attackers have one player who stays in the middle. The four defenders change places with f
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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 points8v4 in a 40m x 20m rectangle divided into four areas, in each section there is a 2v1. The attackers have one player who stays in the middle. The four defenders change places with four attackers every 4-5 minutes. The attacking team must visit all 4 square on a possession before they can launch an attack on the goal. If the defenders win the ball they can attack the goal, once they win the ball they are allowed to leave the boxes to support the attack. Think About
Organisation: Balls: 12; Bibs: 2x3; Cones: 30; Goals: 2; Other: Flat cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve 8v4 with many 2v1's 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 8v4 with many 2v1's. 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 points3v3 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
Use in creatorRondo Variation Square with 3 teams - 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.
Use in creatorMake a circle with roughly half players outside and half players inside. Players on the inside split into 2 teams. Bibs/Non Bibs 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 halfway through and bring outside players inside. Rondo Variation
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