Game Related Practice (GRP)

Organization:

1 team of 7 including a GK and 1 team of 3. Team of 7 starts with a goal kick and tries to build play from the back to score on either small goal. If 3 defenders win the ball they go to score on the big goal. Every time the ball goes out of bounds or possession is lost the ball restarts with a goal kick. Only 2 defenders allowed below the green line. (Bring rubber spots to make the line). 3 touch Max for attacking team.

Coaching Points:

1. Quick and simple passes

2. Quickly get into Goal Kick positioning during transistions. (2 compressed Diamonds)

3. GK must play to one of the 3 defenders

4. Receive the ball on your back foot, open your body, and take your first touch towards your next pass.

Possession

Organization:

2 teams of 4. One team gets split into 2 target men and 2 defenders, the other team of 4 plays in attack. The ball starts w/one of the target men & the objective is for the attacking team is to play the ball to the opposite target and back to the orginal target man without losing possession (ball must stay on the ground). If the defenders win the ball they look to make 2 passes for 1 point.

Coaching Points:

1. Quick & Simple

2. Ensure there is passing options on either sides, forward & back (pentration, depth, & width)

3. First forward, 2nd wide, & 3rd back