Raise intensity with the ball before kick-off. Timed phases for a 75-minute Adult session.
Ball-each or light rondo that previews pre-match activation. Raise intensity gradually.
Organisation: Arrival grids as players arrive; continuous ball supply.
Coaching pointsDirectional game with a clear condition that makes pre-match activation the easiest path to success.
Organisation: Pitch size matched to age; bibs and multi-ball restart.
Coaching pointsIsolated repetition of the key action for pre-match activation, then rebuild toward the game picture.
Organisation: Lanes or grids; 1–2 coaches / helpers feeding balls.
Coaching pointsOpen or lightly conditioned game. Freeze only to reinforce one coaching point from the theme.
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch; keep balls ready.
Coaching pointsPlayers answer: What was the theme? When was it hardest? What will you try next match?
Organisation: Team huddle.
Coaching pointsWarmup: Players in Lines, simple pass to player in front then run to back of the line Maximum 2 touches 1 if we can After a few rotations change the run to the back of the opposite line Coaching Points: Focus on the quality of the pass – especially when you get out of breath and gassed. 2) Always alert ready to receive the ball 3) MAKE IT WORK – If the pass/touch is off make it work, treat it like a match! Warmup
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 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 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”
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