Split the pitch up into four lines, Players play 1v1 inside the lines. Players are not allowed to cross the lines. Players can pass the ball into teammates. Object is to score on t
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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 pitch up into four lines, Players play 1v1 inside the lines. Players are not allowed to cross the lines. Players can pass the ball into teammates. Object is to score on the goal. Tempo - concentration - Attitude towards 1v1.
Organisation: Balls: 12; Bibs: 2x4; Cones: 30; Goals: 2; Other: Flat cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve 1v1 in four rows 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 in four rows. 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 points8v4 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 creatorStarting Player: Pass ball across between “midfield” Run in front of midfield to receive ball back from P2 Open body, 1 touch out, turn through midfield and play ball to new player P2: Play bass back to starting player Run through “midfield” and ask for ball Open body, 1 touch out, turn through midfield and play ball to new player who now becomes Receiving Player/P2: Whenever you receive a pass you bounce it back to the player asking and then run through midfield and ask for the ball Open body, 1 touch out, turn through midfield and play ball to new player who now becomes Progression: Once everyone Understand introduce a second/third/fourth ball Pass Run to receive behind midfield Midfield Breaking Lines Drill
Use in creatorStarting Player: Pass ball across between “midfield” Run in front of midfield to receive ball back from P2 Open body, 1 touch out, turn through midfield and play ball to new player P2: Play bass back to starting player Run through “midfield” and ask for ball Open body, 1 touch out, turn through midfield and play ball to new player who now becomes Receiving Player/P2: Whenever you receive a pass you bounce it back to the player asking and then run through midfield and ask for the ball Open body, 1 touch out, turn through midfield and play ball to new player who now becomes Progression: Once everyone Understand introduce a second/third/fourth ball Pass Run to receive behind midfield Midfield Breaking Lines Drill
Use in creatorSetup: 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
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