Divide the pitch up into 6 equal sections, down the pitch. The Game Normal rules of football apply. except players are not allowed to pass inside the same channel to encourage diag
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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 pointsDirectional game with a condition that makes diagonal movement 433 v 442 the easiest path to success. Multi-ball restarts.
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch; bibs.
Coaching pointsDivide the pitch up into 6 equal sections, down the pitch. The Game Normal rules of football apply. except players are not allowed to pass inside the same channel to encourage diagonal movements, free kicks are awarded if they do.
Organisation: Balls: 10; Bibs: 4; Cones: Y; Goals: 6; Other: Large cones
Coaching pointsOpen or lightly conditioned game. Freeze only to reinforce one coaching point from diagonal movement 433 v 442.
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch and numbers.
Coaching pointsPlayers share one learning from the session against the intention.
Organisation: Team huddle.
Coaching pointsRondo + “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 creatorIf 4th player in group, blues take turns at defending Team 1: Player 1 must pass ball to player 2, player 2 then must attempt to pass ball back to player 1 Defender: Defender can go once the ball passes center line. Defenders job is to cut out the second pass. Allow defender to fail a few times Notes: Defender will press diagonally and fail multiple times using the instinctive press. Instinctive press Coaching Point/Defensive Principal: After a few failures, what can we do better? Introduce “GET IN LINE” defending Defender now gets success. If still no success, can we get in line quicker using a sharper angle Switch teams every 7-10 tries. Get In Line Get In Line 2 Defensive Principals 1.1 – (Get In Line)
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
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 send 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 1.4 (2v2) 2nd (Covering) player. Now covering the pass out but positioning must cover second player also. If 1st defender gets beat, then press ball and allow them to cover. 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? 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 Defending team: “Lever movement” when one presses other
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