Creating space with many goals area 30x40 with goals made from cones spread out. The Game The goals are spread out and act as a reference to help the players spread out, switch pla
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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 pointsCreating space with many goals area 30x40 with goals made from cones spread out. The Game The goals are spread out and act as a reference to help the players spread out, switch play, pass and support each other. all passes have to be made through the goal. 2 or 3 teams working at the same time.
Organisation: Balls: 20; Bibs: Y; Cones: 16; Other: Flat cones
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve turning into space? 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 turning into space?. 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 points3 teams: 3 teams of players in different coloured bibs -Orange -Yellow -Blue - 1 team is on and the other 2 teams have to keep the ball - When 1 player loses the ball, their team is on - Can we receive the ball and take it in a direction with our first touch? Can we keep the ball for 10 passes (a GOAL)? Coaches points: Passing & Moving into space Talking to each other Staying focused
Use in creatorRondo + “Burst Move” (15 mins) Setup: grid (10x10m) 2 defenders in the middle, rest on outside 1 ball How it works: Outside players keep possession using one or two touches. As soon as a player passes, they must immediately “burst” into a new space around the edge (not just shuffle sideways), before their foot lands. Next receiver fills the empty spot, creating a constant flow. Coaching Points: Focus on receiving with the back foot, head up. Pass and move with urgency—don’t watch your pass! “Burst” movement—push off the standing foot as the pass is played. Call out “NAME!” every time you pass. Progression: Add a second ball for more challenge. Limit to one-touch passes if appropriate.
Use in creatorSetup: 2 teams (Bibs v Non Bibs) Each TEAM can only touch the ball once, then it is the other teams turn Every touch must make the ball move 5 yards minimum Objective: When it is your turn you must not let the ball stop, so you must take a touch and pass the ball into space. Try and pass it away from the other team, so they CANNOT reach it Ball must stay in 18 yard box area, if it goes out you lose Progressions: Each team must now make 2 touches (but limited 1 per player) Coaching points: IP: Weight of pass movement Passing Weight
Use in creator3 teams: 3 teams of players in different coloured bibs -Orange -Yellow -Blue - 1 team is on and the other 2 teams have to keep the ball - When 1 player loses the ball, their team is on - Can we receive the ball and take it in a direction with our first touch? Can we keep the ball for 10 passes (a GOAL)? Coaches points: Passing & Moving into space Talking to each other Staying focused
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