Split the groups into 4 and put the attackers on the inside cones and the defenders on the outside. The coach plays the ball in front of the attacker who must aim to dribble throug
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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 pointsSplit the groups into 4 and put the attackers on the inside cones and the defenders on the outside. The coach plays the ball in front of the attacker who must aim to dribble through one of the sets of cones before shooting at goal. The defender has to track back and attempt to regain the ball and make a clearance. Look for Quick acceleration, can you escape, can you get a across the defender. Questions
Organisation: Balls: 12; Bibs: 4; Cones: 30; Goals: 1; Other: 4 Large cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve 1v1 running onto the through ball. 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 running onto the through ball.. 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 pointsDynamic Warmup: Forward Zig Zag through, running technique over “hurdles” then round cone. – COLLECT CONE FROM END AND BRING TO START Run alongside cones putting doing quick feet touching both feet in between each cone , running technique over “hurdles” then round cone. X2 – COLLECT CONE FROM END AND BRING TO START Backward Zig Zag through, running technique over “hurdles” then round cone. – COLLECT CONE FROM END AND BRING TO START 2 footed hop, running technique over “hurdles” then round cone. – COLLECT CONE FROM END AND BRING TO START With ball: Forward Zig Zag through dribbling ball close to feet, leave ball and jump hurdles – COLLECT CONE FROM END jump back over hurdles and dribble ball back to next player Fun Races Warmup (dribbling/passing) Final Races: Dribble ball round end cone and bring all the way to back and pass through whole teams legs back to front player so they can go X3 Whole team turns round moves backwards, must pass ball through everyones legs to front player who joins the back and repeats until they reach finish line.
Use in creator20yards 20yards Drill: touches Setup: Use cones to create a grid (20x20 yards). Each player has a ball. Instructions: Stand in between cones do 10 skills then go find another ball - toe taps Tik toks Then dribble round and go through as many gates as possible Add defenders that don’t tackle but have to stand in the gates stopping people going through them Key Coaching Points: Keep the ball close. Heads up to avoid collisions. Use different parts of the foot (inside, outside, sole).
Use in creatorGOAL GOAL GOAL GOAL Dribbling & Protecting: Yellow Team trying to dribble through as many goals as possible and get as many points as possible Blue Team defenders must use their ball to knock yellow teams balls away and reset them to zero goals Few rounds see how can get the most points Rotate defenders
Use in creatorNotes: Each time defender wins ball or the ball passes halfway switch to opposite end with the other team starting with possession Yellow team: Objective is for inside player to receive the ball and dribble passed half way line or pass to opposite end, can bounce ball back to starting player as many times as needed. Coaching Point: Can we get tight – arm out touching the player at all times Always be behind the player so that you can see both players and the ball Blue team: Stop the yellow player reaching half way. HOW? - Get tight to the player and don’t allow a turn - Make sure you can see both players and the ball at all times Defensive Principals 1.3 (1v2) 2nd (Covering) player. Can always see player and ball Expect the first player to get beat and mark the through ball Which way is 1st defender trying to force the defender? Is my position correct? If 1st defender gets beat then press Movement to cover 1st Defensive player. Press the ball – prevent the turn If defender turns and breaks out then 2nd defender presses and I become covering player
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