Place the cones in the centre of the pitch. Players are put into teams of four and sent to the four sides of the pitch. Players must dribble the ball through the cones before finis
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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 pointsPlace the cones in the centre of the pitch. Players are put into teams of four and sent to the four sides of the pitch. Players must dribble the ball through the cones before finishing on goal they then join the opposite side before traveling back the opposite way. Ask the players to perform a ball mastery skill instead of dribbling into the square. Look for!
Organisation: Balls: 25; Cones: Y; Goals: 4; Other: Length of tape.
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve ball mastery many cones 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 ball mastery many cones. 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 pointsPlayer In Pairs: Stand in between cones at each end, one touch passing to see how many they can get, if they get 10 move middle cones closer together. Everytime they reach 10 make it closer in the middle, if they hit a cone make it bigger If 2 touches is needed to start that’s fine but don’t make it smaller until they are all one touch passes. Player In Pairs: Player 1 ball in hand, rolls ball to the left in the middle then right for 1 minute then switch. Then throw the ball each way for a volley back. The both players on feet passing through each 3rd
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 creator1 point 2 points 6v6/6v12 Rondo – Utilising the half turn 3 teams (taking turns – 7 mins each) White team is collecting points Yellow team defending Blue team outside being available for passes Rules – Team collecting points loses a popint each time they lose possession They get 1 point for a pass which goes from top to side or side to top, 2 points for a ball which switches long ways. Collect as many points as they can in 7 minutes. Coaching Points – 360 scanning Bodyshape Decision making Always passing to back foot Always receiving on back foot
Use in creator1 point 2 points 6v6/6v12 Rondo – Utilising the half turn 3 teams (taking turns – 7 mins each) White team is collecting points Yellow team defending Blue team outside being available for passes Rules – Team collecting points loses a popint each time they lose possession They get 1 point for a pass which goes from top to side or side to top, 2 points for a ball which switches long ways. Collect as many points as they can in 7 minutes. Coaching Points – 360 scanning Bodyshape Decision making Always passing to back foot Always receiving on back foot
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