1v1 in the centre The players are in teams of 6 and work in the squares. A player stands in each corner and three of these players have a ball. The fourth player does not have a ba
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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 points1v1 in the centre The players are in teams of 6 and work in the squares. A player stands in each corner and three of these players have a ball. The fourth player does not have a ball and acts as the first receiver. None of the players can move more than 2m in either direction of the cone. The two players in the square are numbered 1 and 2 Attacker and defender.
Organisation: Balls: 12; Bibs: 2; Cones: 30; Other: Flat cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve 1v1 in the centre 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 1v1 in the centre. 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 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 creatorMake 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 creatorSetup: 2 IP players in each box 2 OP players in each “small box” 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 creator6v6 w/ centre goal: 6v6 whole pitch Score points by passing through the square in the middle and receiving at the other end Defensive team: Can we press and win the ball 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
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