Football rules in goal areas. Ditto "The classic". There are 2 marked goal areas (ca. double 5 yards-area), in which football rules are applied. This means, the defence players are
Physical
Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.
Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.
Coaching pointsFootball rules in goal areas. Ditto "The classic". There are 2 marked goal areas (ca. double 5 yards-area), in which football rules are applied. This means, the defence players are allowed to use head and foot to clear the ball out of this area. Outside the goal area its only allowed to play by hand. Coaching
Organisation: Balls: 10; Bibs: Y; Cones: Y; Goals: 2; Other: Flat cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve handball with goals from headers. 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 handball with goals from headers.. 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 pointsSetup: 2 goals facing each other around 20yds Objective: Transition speed Challenges: - Starts with a player shooting into an empty goal Player from opposite team then now enters and makes it 1v1 Next player enters making it 2v2 Same again for 2v2 Game continues until all players are on pitch Coaching points: - Defensive principles – side on, recover quickly, press and cover, good communication - Encourage quick counter attacks 1v0, 1v1,2v1,2v2 etc
Use in creatorTeam Game – 3 teams Pitch cut into thirds Aim is to get the ball from end to end without the team in the middle getting it Team in the middle can send one person to win the ball and the others must stay central to cover the pass Goals: Comfortable in possession Don’t Rush It Thinking about your next move straight after your pass Communication Tactical thinking: What works better? Can we pass the ball quickly or should we keep it Make your own decisions Time – 15/20 minutes
Use in creator8v4 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 creatorScenario Attackers: We’ve just won the ball and are now counter attacking The ball has came from our third to the LWB or RWB who are at half way We want to attack using width and we want our WB and CM to utilise the switch if necessary We want forwards getting into the box along with the WB on the side which doesn’t have the ball Scenario Defenders: Under pressure from counter attack Protect the middle and shift/left and right to protect the goal/box When the ball is won the goal is to play it out and “pass” it into one of the goals. Hold Middle Utilize Switch When ball is going into box, one attacks it one goes edge 5v4 initially DEF: GK & 3 CBs ATT: ST, 2xCM, 2x WB (2 teams)
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