Direction of run. Shot at goal under pressure. One against one. Dribbling. 3 attackers play inside the penalty area (red) against 3 defenders (white). 3 sup-porting players (grey)
Possession
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 3 x 1 against 1 the easiest path to success. Multi-ball restarts.
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch; bibs.
Coaching pointsDirection of run. Shot at goal under pressure. One against one. Dribbling. 3 attackers play inside the penalty area (red) against 3 defenders (white). 3 sup-porting players (grey) try to play to a player (red) (1) who then plays one against one against a defender (white). Passing is not allowed and player has to succeed alone (2). By loss of ball possession the defender (white) has to play a backpass to the supporting player. Coaching
Organisation: Balls: 12; Bibs: 3x4; Cones: Y; Goals: 2; Other: Flat Cones
Coaching pointsOpen or lightly conditioned game. Freeze only to reinforce one coaching point from 3 x 1 against 1.
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch and numbers.
Coaching pointsPlayers share one learning from the session against the intention.
Organisation: Team huddle.
Coaching pointsRace > Pass > 1v1: First 2 players race through their cones and when they get to the end they try and pass the ball to the ball resting on the cone – 1 point for knocking it off. As soon as they’ve made the pass a coach releases a ball into the middle and they have a 1v1 against the other team where they can get ANOTHER point for scoring. Next 2 go after
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 creator3v3 inside the circle with bounce players on the outside 2 touch If possible Which team of 3 can get the most passes Movement to get into position after passing Players outside cant be tackled but passes can be intercepted 2 teams inside playing “keep-ball” Players on the inside split into 2 teams. Objective is to make as many passes as you can, whichever team is in possession can use the players on the outside for “bounce/wall passes” As soon as possession changes outside players switch allegiance. Communication 1 touch from outside Switch teams from outside to replace inside team when ball is lost. 3v3+3 (+5 with coaches)
Use in creator4v4 inside the circle with bounce players on the outside 2 touch If possible Which team of 3 can get the most passes Movement to get into position after passing Players outside cant be tackled but passes can be intercepted 2 teams inside playing “keep-ball” Players on the inside split into 2 teams. Objective is to make as many passes as you can, whichever team is in possession can use the players on the outside for “bounce/wall passes” As soon as possession changes outside players switch allegiance. Communication 1 touch from outside Can you get the ball from coach to coach multiple times? 4v4 + coaches
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