The game with player1 passing the ball into the feet of player 2 who then must attack the goal and try to score? If the defenders win the ball they can try to score on the two smal
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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 pointsThe game with player1 passing the ball into the feet of player 2 who then must attack the goal and try to score? If the defenders win the ball they can try to score on the two small goals. The attacking players can choose to use the other attacker as support. Think about? Attackers
Organisation: Balls: 12; Bibs: 5; Cones: 30; Goals: 1; Other: Flat cones 2 small Goals
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve 1v1 into 2v2 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 into 2v2. 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 creator20yards 20yards Drill: Collect the Treasure/Cones Objective: Develop 1v1 skills (attacking and defending) with a focus on dribbling and decision-making. Setup: Create a grid (20x20 yards). Place 10 cones in the middle of the grid, each representing "treasure." Split players into two teams: Pirates and Defenders. Pirates start outside the grid with a ball each. Defenders start inside the grid without a ball. Instructions: The Pirates' goal is to dribble into the grid, "steal" a treasure , and dribble back out to the outside without being tackled. Defenders try to block Pirates and win the ball. If a Defender wins the ball, they pass it out of the grid for the attacker to start again. Each time will be timed doing the drill and the team that gets all the cones out quickest wins.
Use in creatorRondo + “Burst Move” (15 mins) Setup: grid (10x10m) 2 defenders in the middle, rest on outside 1 ball How it works: Outside players keep possession using one or two touches. As soon as a player passes, they must immediately “burst” into a new space around the edge (not just shuffle sideways), before their foot lands. Next receiver fills the empty spot, creating a constant flow. Coaching Points: Focus on receiving with the back foot, head up. Pass and move with urgency—don’t watch your pass! “Burst” movement—push off the standing foot as the pass is played. Call out “NAME!” every time you pass. Progression: Add a second ball for more challenge. Limit to one-touch passes if appropriate.
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.
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