Learning Outcomes:-develop ability to keep ball close to feet, and explode into space quickly
-develop ability to understand correct timing of move to beat an oncoming defender
-develop ability to combine move to beat opponent with preparation touch for next action
-develop understanding of width & depth(attacking principles)
Organization: 20 by 20 area with 8 by 8 area in the center
12 players
1 ball per player
Instructions: All players dribble around the large area and are not allowed into the small area.
When the coach shouts out "small" all players have to dribble into the small area.
When the coach shouts "big" all players have to move into the large area.
Play for a set time period.
Coaching Points:-controlled approach
-head up
-change speed/direction
Visual Cues:-distance to area
-awareness of open space
Progressions:P-reduce size of areas
R-increase size of areas
Organization: 15 by 5 area
2 players
1 ball per pair
Instructions: Player A starts by passing to player B.
When player B takes their first touch, player A can start walking forward towards player B.
Player B now dribbles towards player A and using a specific move, goes around the player.
Player A continues to walk forward and both players end up at the opposite end line.
Repeat in opposite direction.
Coaching Points:-controlled approach
-timing of move
-body shape
-change speed/direction
-head up
-cut into space behind defender
Progressions:P-progress defender to jogging speed, then running speed
R-have defender move in opposite direction of where moving is being performed to perfect technique
Organization: 40 by 10 area
6 players(3 attackers, 2 defenders, 1 GK)
Markers indicating two defensive lines 10 yards apart
1 ball per attacker
Instructions: Defending players start on a line each, and may not move off this line.
Attackers must negotiate both defenders and score past GK.
GK must stay on their line until attacker's first touch in the final area.
If attacker is dispossessed, they go back to the start line.
Next attacker can start run when second defensive line has been negotiated.
Attackers get 5 repetitions each before switiching roles.
Coaching Points:-controlled approach
-attack defender's front foot
-play at speed
-cut into space behind defender
-change speed & direction
-timing of move & correct execution
Visual Cues:-defender's positioning
-distance to defender
Progressions:P-one touch finish in final zone
R-GK stays on his line until attackers 2nd touch
Organization: two 20 by 20 areas
4 teams of 3(12 players total)
1 ball per game(additional on the outside)
Instructions: Players play small sided 3 v 3 game.
Normal game rules apply(corner kicks, throw-ins, goal kicks).
If a goal is scored, scoring team must run back and touch their goal before being allowed to defend.
Play for a set time and then switch teams.
Coaching Points:-head up
-play at speed
-attack defender's front foot
Visual Cues:-defender's positioning
-awareness of open space
-distance to defender