Disguise, then switch to the weak side. Timed phases for a 50-minute U7-U8 session.
Fun ball each activity linked to switching the play. Lots of touches, short queues, coach joins in.
Organisation: Half of a 5v5 pitch; 1 ball each to start.
Coaching pointsSimple game that repeats the picture of switching the play with light opposition.
Organisation: Small grids or channels; rotate roles every 60–90 seconds.
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve switching the play under pressure. Rotate roles often.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches so everyone is playing.
Coaching pointsSmall-sided or conditioned game that scores/rewards switching the play. Minimal stoppages.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches if needed so everyone plays.
Coaching pointsPlayers share one thing they tried. Coach links back to the theme in kid language.
Organisation: Circle with the ball.
Coaching pointsMake a circle with roughly half players outside and half players inside. Players on the outside have a ball (at feet or in hands) Players on inside must run to people on the outside and ask for the ball then return it as described by coach – after returning they must run to someone else and do the same. 1-minute intervals – switching inside and outside in between Ball on floor, 1-2-1-2 pass. Ball from hands, Pass back to hands with inside of right foot Ball from hands, Pass back to hands with inside of left foot From Hands, chest and volley back to hands From hands, chest, knee, volley back Header high (away) Header to hands Warmup - touch
Use in creatorMake a circle with roughly half players outside and half players inside. Players on the outside have a ball (at feet or in hands) Players on inside must run to people on the outside and ask for the ball then return it as described by coach – after returning they must run to someone else and do the same. 1-minute intervals – switching inside and outside in between Ball on floor, left foot Ball on floor, right foot Ball on floor, left then right Ball from hands, control, pass back Warmup – touch (u8s)
Use in creatorMake a circle with roughly half players outside and half players inside. Players on the outside have a ball (at feet or in hands) Players on inside must run to people on the outside and ask for the ball then return it as described by coach – after returning they must run to someone else and do the same. 1-minute intervals – switching inside and outside in between Ball on floor, return with left foot Ball on floor, return with right foot Ball on floor 1-2-1-2 pass Ball from hands, Pass back to hands with inside of foot From Hands, chest and pass back Warmup – touch (u8s made easier)
Use in creatorMake a circle with roughly half players outside and half players inside. Players on the outside have a ball (at feet or in hands) Players on inside must run to people on the outside and ask for the ball then return it as described by coach – after returning they must run to someone else and do the same. 1-minute intervals – switching inside and outside in between Ball on floor, 1-2-1-2 pass. Ball from hands, Pass back to hands with inside of right foot Ball from hands, Pass back to hands with inside of left foot From Hands, chest and volley back to hands From hands, chest, knee, volley back Header Warmup - touch
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