One player from all four sides (marked A) Dribble the ball into the square and perform a turn before passing. Once they have passed follow there pass. Ask the players to travel usi
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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 pointsOne player from all four sides (marked A) Dribble the ball into the square and perform a turn before passing. Once they have passed follow there pass. Ask the players to travel using different ball mastery techniques. Look for! High Tempo - correct technique - looking up - ball feeling.
Organisation: Balls: 12; Cones: Y; Other: 4 large
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve end to end two ways. with the step over turn 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. with the step over turn. 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 points2 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 creatorNotes: Each time defender wins ball or the ball passes halfway switch to opposite end with the other team starting with possession Yellow team: Objective is for inside player to receive the ball and dribble passed half way line or pass to opposite end, can bounce ball back to starting player as many times as needed. Coaching Point: Can we get tight – arm out touching the player at all times Always be behind the player so that you can see both players and the ball Blue team: Stop the yellow player reaching half way. HOW? - Get tight to the player and don’t allow a turn - Make sure you can see both players and the ball at all times Defensive Principals 1.3 (1v2) 2nd (Covering) player. Can always see player and ball Expect the first player to get beat and mark the through ball Which way is 1st defender trying to force the defender? Is my position correct? If 1st defender gets beat then press Movement to cover 1st Defensive player. Press the ball – prevent the turn If defender turns and breaks out then 2nd defender presses and I become covering player
Use in creatorNotes: Each time defender wins ball or the ball passes halfway switch to opposite end with the other team starting with possession Yellow team: Objective is for inside player to receive the ball and send to opposite end, can bounce ball back to starting player as many times as needed. Coaching Point: Can we get tight – arm out touching the player at all times Always be behind the player so that you can see both players and the ball Blue team: Stop the yellow player reaching half way. HOW? - Get tight to the player and don’t allow a turn - Make sure you can see both players and the ball at all times Defensive Principals 1.4 (2v2) 2nd (Covering) player. Now covering the pass out but positioning must cover second player also. If 1st defender gets beat, then press ball and allow them to cover. Can always see player and ball Expect the first player to get beat and mark the through ball Which way is 1st defender trying to force the defender? Is my position correct? Movement to cover 1st Defensive player. Press the ball – prevent the turn If defender turns and breaks out then 2nd defender presses and I become covering player Defending team: “Lever movement” when one presses other
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