Players begin with a ball each and dribble around the circle and spend 2 mins manipu-lating the ball at a low tempo. Players then perform keep ups for 2mins working the ball around
Rec
Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.
Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.
Coaching pointsPlayers begin with a ball each and dribble around the circle and spend 2 mins manipu-lating the ball at a low tempo. Players then perform keep ups for 2mins working the ball around different areas of the body. Players to leave the ball and perform stretches IDP. Players to walk the ball around the circle for 2mins.
Organisation: Balls: 20; Cones: Y
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve end of session cool down 1 circle. 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 end of session cool down 1 circle.. 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 points3v3 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
Use in creatorPlayer In Pairs: 1 cone to stand behind at each end and 3 cones in the middle - Pass the ball down one side and then receive at other end and pass round. Can we receive the ball and with our first touch knock it to the right side to pass back (or left if left footed) - Try and keep the ball moving and make the simple pass in 2 touches. Player In Pairs: Player 1 ball in hand, rolls ball to the left in the middle then right for 1 minute then switch. Then throw the ball each way for a volley back. The both players on feet passing through each 3rd
Use in creatorPassing w/communication: 1st round, pass, call the name and follow your pass – last player runs back to start – multiple balls involved Prog 1: player runs through all passes judging run to not get his – passers try not to hit him Prog 2: must receive ball on back foot and pass with front foot Prog 3: Go up and down the 4 cones, pass and follow, last player goes back to start Prog 4: bounce pass in between each pass
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