Scan for the open goal and commit. Timed phases for a 75-minute U13-U14 session.
Ball-each or light rondo that previews multi-goal decision games. Raise intensity gradually.
Organisation: Arrival grids as players arrive; continuous ball supply.
Coaching pointsDirectional game with a clear condition that makes multi-goal decision games the easiest path to success.
Organisation: Pitch size matched to age; bibs and multi-ball restart.
Coaching pointsIsolated repetition of the key action for multi-goal decision games, 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 points20yards 20yards Drill: Collect the Treasure/Cones Objective: Develop 1v1 skills (attacking and defending) with a focus on dribbling and decision-making. Setup: Create a grid (20x20 yards). Place 10 cones in the middle of the grid, each representing "treasure." Split players into two teams: Pirates and Defenders. Pirates start outside the grid with a ball each. Defenders start inside the grid without a ball. Instructions: The Pirates' goal is to dribble into the grid, "steal" a treasure , and dribble back out to the outside without being tackled. Defenders try to block Pirates and win the ball. If a Defender wins the ball, they pass it out of the grid for the attacker to start again. Each time will be timed doing the drill and the team that gets all the cones out quickest wins.
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 Decision Making Game Normal Match Rules Switch positions around multiple times 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”
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