Players have o pass through the goals to a team mate who has made a run to receive the ball. Think About To close down the space, create triangles and cover the length of the field
Passing
Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.
Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.
Coaching pointsPlayers have o pass through the goals to a team mate who has made a run to receive the ball. Think About To close down the space, create triangles and cover the length of the field. Mutual coaching: I'll get it, I've got it, I'm coming, I'm there,. Variation
Organisation: Balls: 10; Bibs: 4; Cones: Y; Goals: 4; Other: Large Cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve 4v4 pass through the 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 4v4 pass through the 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 pointsWARMUP Stick in the mud 1 person starts on must tag people who stand legs open arms out wide, other people can untig them by crawling through their legs Can put 2nd and 3rd person on if it’s too hard Goals: Movement Fake movement Fun Fitness Progression: Give them all a ball – To get caught they must have their ball tackled off them they must pass the ball through their legs to release their team mates
Use in creatorTechnique– Utilising the half turn Groups of 3, 2 either end and one in middle Outside players pass ball into the back foot Central players receive it and send to the other end. Central players cannot receive a pass from the same person twice in a row. Coaching Points – Start by just passing it normally through the middle player before asking them to stand side on Bodyshape Always passing to back foot Always receiving on back foot Each time in the middle for3-5 minutes dependant on length of instructions/stopping
Use in creatorGame: 7v7 (half vs Half) ATT – To Score you must pass the ball across the centre line and score within 2 touches! Progression 1: ATT now dribble through across center line before passing to score Coaching notes: - Body shape when receiving ball - Movement off the ball - Can we use a switch - Defensive team can we get in line and cover? 30 min.
Use in creatorPassing Gates & Movement Relays (20 mins) Setup: Cones create 4–6 small “gates” (1m wide) in a grid (15x15m). Players work in pairs, each pair with a ball. How it works: Pass the ball through a gate, then immediately both players sprint to another gate (can’t go to the same gate twice in a row). Player receiving must time their movement to be in position for the next pass. Challenge: Receiver must “check off” as the ball arrives, pass first time, and move again. Coaching Points: Encourage quick scanning for the next gate after passing. Stress moving as soon as the pass is played—run, not walk – foot doesn’t touch floor after passing. Quick body adjustment—be on your toes, always ready to move. Communication: call for the ball, shout the next gate. Progressions: P1 – Pass must be received on a turn and not straight back out of the front. P2 – first touch must take them out of the shape and into the direction they’re going Pass/Move through gates - first touch/control
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