The coach plays the ball out and the two players sprint out to the ball. The players must attempt to win the ball and then dribble through one of the three goals. players can score
1v1
Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.
Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.
Coaching pointsThe coach plays the ball out and the two players sprint out to the ball. The players must attempt to win the ball and then dribble through one of the three goals. players can score extra points for making a dummy run and turn away from a goal. Look For! Tempo (can you keep it up) - Technical skills ( first touch, head up, dribbling skills) - Con-centration.
Organisation: Balls: 6; Bibs: 2; Cones: 6; Other: 6 Large cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve 1v1 three goals 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 three goals. 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 points6v6 – 6 goals: setup three small goals on each end line of a 20 x 30m pitch. two teams play 6v6. Each team defends the three goals on its own end line and attacks the other three. Focus Keep possession, switch of play
Use in creator8v4 3 team game. (Barcelona Game). Set up three teams of 4 in different bibs Two teams attack the goals and play against each other. The third team acts as neutral team and plays for who ever has possession of the ball. Relax when we have the ball. You have a massive overload. Spot the opportunities to play one touch. Progression Teams play 8v4 with defending team needing to win the ball and then being able to attack the team which had possession must then defend. Look to make the pitch as big as possible when in possession. The four defenders need to work together to regain the ball Technique when passing and moving the ball (to feet or space). Take the ball into space away from pressure.
Use in creator2 teams: - Keeper in goal - Defenders on half way - Attackers on half way - Attackers start with ball and on coaches say they start to attack. - Can defence get back and delay the attack? - Can midfield get back and defend/recover quickly? - ATT get goals for scoring - DEF get goals for stopping the attack
Use in creatorSetup: 2 goals facing each other around 25yds Objective: 1v1 Challenges: X passes to O Immediately press making a 1v1 O tries to score Swap places after 1v1 Coaching points: - Defensive principles – side on, recover quickly, press and cover, good communication - Change of pace, direction, feints. 1v1
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