Receive on the half-turn and escape the first press. Timed phases for a 75-minute U13-U14 session.
Ball-each or light rondo that previews turning out of pressure. Raise intensity gradually.
Organisation: Arrival grids as players arrive; continuous ball supply.
Coaching pointsDirectional game with a clear condition that makes turning out of pressure the easiest path to success.
Organisation: Pitch size matched to age; bibs and multi-ball restart.
Coaching pointsIsolated repetition of the key action for turning out of pressure, 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 points8v4 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 creatorMake a circle with roughly half players outside and half players inside. 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. 1-minute intervals – switching inside and outside in between Ball on floor, 1-2-1-2 pass. Ball from hands, Pass back to hands with inside of right foot Ball from hands, Pass back to hands with inside of left foot From Hands, chest and volley back to hands From hands, chest, knee, volley back Header high (away) Header to hands Warmup - touch
Use in creatorMake a circle with roughly half players outside and half players inside. 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. 1-minute intervals – switching inside and outside in between Ball on floor, left foot Ball on floor, right foot Ball on floor, left then right Ball from hands, control, pass back Warmup – touch (u8s)
Use in creatorMake a circle with roughly half players outside and half players inside. 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. 1-minute intervals – switching inside and outside in between Ball on floor, return with left foot Ball on floor, return with right foot Ball on floor 1-2-1-2 pass Ball from hands, Pass back to hands with inside of foot From Hands, chest and pass back Warmup – touch (u8s made easier)
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