1 Player A tries to play the dribble past the player B who is only allowed to defend in front of the cones. After the dribbling player A crosses into the middle, where 2 players wa
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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 points1 Player A tries to play the dribble past the player B who is only allowed to defend in front of the cones. After the dribbling player A crosses into the middle, where 2 players wait to shoot at goal. By turn start from left and right. Variations Semi-active defenders (see training tips).
Organisation: Balls: 12; Bibs: 4; Cones: 30; Goals: 1; Other: Large Cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve 1 on 1 on the wings 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 1 on 1 on the wings. 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 pointsPulse Raiser — 4 minutes 30 seconds each on the spot x 2 Light jog High knees Heel flicks Around the outside of the grid: Side steps left Side Steps right Open/close the gate Skips with arm swings Quick feet Come into the grid: Jog with little direction changes 2) Dynamic Mobility — 4 minutes Moving around the grid, avoiding each other - Do each for 20–30 seconds: Walking lunges Reverse lunges Side lunges Hamstring sweeps (touch the grass) Knee hugs Heal & Toe Walks Quad Stretch (partner if needed) Ankle bounces Shoulder rolls and arm swings Torso twists 3) Activation, Sharpness, Reactions – 4 minutes Jogging around the grid, on coaches call: Jump and head Low clap Up high clap Change direction with a 2 second sprint Squat – Jump (with soft landing) Quick Feet (sprint on spot) Shuffle Left/Right/Back (American Shuffle) 4) Touch/Mastery – 6 minutes Players on the outside have a ball (at feet or in hands) Players on inside must run to people on the outside and ask for the ball then return it as described by coach – after returning they must run to someone else and do the same. 3 minutes each, switch after 3 minutes. Ball on floor, 1-2-1-2 pass. (30 seconds) Ba
Use in creatorSetup: 2 IP players in each box Rest players in centre box – 2 press at a time 2 passes before moving ball on Progress to 1 pass needed before moving on IP Objective: Pass the ball around the outside using all the space round the outside OP Objective: 2 people covering each “box” and pressing as soon as the ball enters their box When ball leaves your “box” go back into centre and rest Pressing
Use in creatorSetup: 3 IP players in each box Rest of players in the X between the boxes IP Objective: Pass the ball around the outside using all the space round the outside OP Objective: 1 person presses the box and rest covering the passes between When ball leaves your “box” go back and cover while someone else presses Progressions: 2 passes max in each box 2 touch max 2 people can press Coaching points: IP: - 1st touch in right direction - Make your mind up before you receive the ball OP: - When covering make a good decision Do we press with a straight run or do we cover with a Curved run? Pressing
Use in creatorSetup: 3 IP players in each box Rest of players in the X between the boxes IP Objective: Pass the ball around the outside using all the space round the outside OP Objective: 1 person presses the box and rest covering the passes between When ball leaves your “box” go back and cover while someone else presses Progressions: 2 passes max in each box 2 touch max 2 people can press Coaching points: IP: - 1st touch in right direction - Make your mind up before you receive the ball OP: - When covering make a good decision Do we press with a straight run or do we cover with a Curved run? Pass quickly ½ touch
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