Play on a full size pitch set-up 4 lines as per the diagram and arrange the players in 2-3-2-3. The opposition play with 7 in a 3-2-1. The game Game starts with the Gk who looks to
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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 pointsDirectional game with a condition that makes playing with the 5 lines 11v7. the easiest path to success. Multi-ball restarts.
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch; bibs.
Coaching pointsPlay on a full size pitch set-up 4 lines as per the diagram and arrange the players in 2-3-2-3. The opposition play with 7 in a 3-2-1. The game Game starts with the Gk who looks to play out from the back. The 11 players look to build up play while playing in the lines and from an attack on the goal.
Organisation: Balls: 10; Bibs: 11; Cones: Y; Goals: 2; Other: Flat cones
Coaching pointsOpen or lightly conditioned game. Freeze only to reinforce one coaching point from playing with the 5 lines 11v7..
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch and numbers.
Coaching pointsPlayers share one learning from the session against the intention.
Organisation: Team huddle.
Coaching pointsMake a circle with 8/9 on outside in bibs and 2 more inside On the inside we have 7 non bibs Bibs/Non Bibs Objective is to make as many passes as you can, whichever team is in possession can use the players on the outside for “bounce/wall passes” Outside players team with 2 in the middle to keep the ball, if the 7 inside win the ball they keep it from the centre 2 while they press quickly to win it. Communication 1 touch from outside Bounce passes/half turn inside Switch 2 centre players often. Rondo 11v7
Use in creatorPassing/Pressing Mix Square with 3 teams - 2 teams inside playing “keep-ball” Players on the inside split into 2 teams. Objective is to make as many passes as you can, whichever team is in possession can use the players on the outside for “bounce/wall passes” As soon as possession changes outside players switch allegiance. Communication 1 touch from outside Switch teams from outside to replace inside team when ball is lost.
Use in creatorBreaking Lines Rondo 5v4: Overloaded Rondo in 1 half (4v3) -team of 3 also has one person locked to the line blocking the pass -Team of 4 has player in opposite end moving around to receive the pass Making the pass and it being returned is a goal. Defensive team: Can we press and win the ball (then give it back) Can the Player on the line cut out the “line-breaking” pass Offensive team: Keep the ball comfortably with the overload Make the pass to the spare player and receive it back for a goal
Use in creator3v3 inside the circle with bounce players on the outside 2 touch If possible Which team of 3 can get the most passes Movement to get into position after passing Players outside cant be tackled but passes can be intercepted 2 teams inside playing “keep-ball” Players on the inside split into 2 teams. Objective is to make as many passes as you can, whichever team is in possession can use the players on the outside for “bounce/wall passes” As soon as possession changes outside players switch allegiance. Communication 1 touch from outside Switch teams from outside to replace inside team when ball is lost. 3v3+3 (+5 with coaches)
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