Set up a square which is linked with tape which is 50cm off the floor. Players must dribble into the square pushing the ball under the tape and jumping over it. then turn and pass
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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 pointsSet up a square which is linked with tape which is 50cm off the floor. Players must dribble into the square pushing the ball under the tape and jumping over it. then turn and pass the ball out of the square before jumping over the tape again before shooting. Ask the players to perform a ball mastery skill instead of dribbling into the square. Look for! The correct technique on the turns - head up before shot and turn - good tempo.
Organisation: Balls: 25; Cones: Y; Goals: 4; Other: Length of tape.
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve ball mastery with agility. 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 ball mastery with agility.. 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 pointsPulse Raiser — 4 minutes 30 seconds each on the spot x 2 Light jog High knees Heel flicks Around the outside of the grid: Side steps left Side Steps right Open/close the gate Skips with arm swings Quick feet Come into the grid: Jog with little direction changes 2) Dynamic Mobility — 4 minutes Moving around the grid, avoiding each other - Do each for 20–30 seconds: Walking lunges Reverse lunges Side lunges Hamstring sweeps (touch the grass) Knee hugs Heal & Toe Walks Quad Stretch (partner if needed) Ankle bounces Shoulder rolls and arm swings Torso twists 3) Activation, Sharpness, Reactions – 4 minutes Jogging around the grid, on coaches call: Jump and head Low clap Up high clap Change direction with a 2 second sprint Squat – Jump (with soft landing) Quick Feet (sprint on spot) Shuffle Left/Right/Back (American Shuffle) 4) Touch/Mastery – 6 minutes Players on the outside have a ball (at feet or in hands) Players on inside must run to people on the outside and ask for the ball then return it as described by coach – after returning they must run to someone else and do the same. 3 minutes each, switch after 3 minutes. Ball on floor, 1-2-1-2 pass. (30 seconds) Ba
Use in creator2 3 4 2 3 4 1 1 Warmup 5 6 5 6 Warmup (Ball Mastery): 20x20 Grid Players Travel around with the ball and on coaches' call do the below skills/movements. Toe Taps Sole Roles Drag backs Step Overs Cruyff turns 10 mins
Use in creator2 3 4 2 3 4 1 1 Warmup 5 6 5 6 Warmup (Ball Mastery): 20x20 Grid Players Travel around with the ball and on coaches' call do the below skills/movements. Toe Taps Sole Roles Drag backs Step Overs Cruyff turns 10 mins
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
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