Cones - bibs - supply of balls One player from all four sides (marked A) Dribble the ball across and make a small pass to the next player Ask the players to travel using different
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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 pointsCones - bibs - supply of balls One player from all four sides (marked A) Dribble the ball across and make a small pass to the next player Ask the players to travel using different ball mastery techniques. High Tempo - correct technique - looking up - ball feeling. Ball Mastery
Organisation: Balls: 12; Cones: Y; Other: 4 large
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve end to end two ways. 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 end to end two ways.. 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 pointsTechnique– Utilising the half turn Groups of 3, 2 either end and one in middle Outside players pass ball into the back foot Central players receive it and send to the other end. Central players cannot receive a pass from the same person twice in a row. Coaching Points – Start by just passing it normally through the middle player before asking them to stand side on Bodyshape Always passing to back foot Always receiving on back foot Each time in the middle for3-5 minutes dependant on length of instructions/stopping
Use in creator1 point 2 points 6v6/6v12 Rondo – Utilising the half turn 3 teams (taking turns – 7 mins each) White team is collecting points Yellow team defending Blue team outside being available for passes Rules – Team collecting points loses a popint each time they lose possession They get 1 point for a pass which goes from top to side or side to top, 2 points for a ball which switches long ways. Collect as many points as they can in 7 minutes. Coaching Points – 360 scanning Bodyshape Decision making Always passing to back foot Always receiving on back foot
Use in creator1 point 2 points 6v6/6v12 Rondo – Utilising the half turn 3 teams (taking turns – 7 mins each) White team is collecting points Yellow team defending Blue team outside being available for passes Rules – Team collecting points loses a popint each time they lose possession They get 1 point for a pass which goes from top to side or side to top, 2 points for a ball which switches long ways. Collect as many points as they can in 7 minutes. Coaching Points – 360 scanning Bodyshape Decision making Always passing to back foot Always receiving on back foot
Use in creatorPassing Gates & Movement Relays (20 mins) Setup: Cones create 4–6 small “gates” (1m wide) in a grid (15x15m). Players work in pairs, each pair with a ball. How it works: Pass the ball through a gate, then immediately both players sprint to another gate (can’t go to the same gate twice in a row). Player receiving must time their movement to be in position for the next pass. Challenge: Receiver must “check off” as the ball arrives, pass first time, and move again. Coaching Points: Encourage quick scanning for the next gate after passing. Stress moving as soon as the pass is played—run, not walk – foot doesn’t touch floor after passing. Quick body adjustment—be on your toes, always ready to move. Communication: call for the ball, shout the next gate. Progressions: P1 – Pass must be received on a turn and not straight back out of the front. P2 – first touch must take them out of the shape and into the direction they’re going Pass/Move through gates - first touch/control
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