All players need a ball Pass ball into others feet to “Tag” them Must hit other players with ball knees or below or else you will take a quick break You can also play in teams
Possible Coaching Points – Maze Game
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Use all parts of the foot. Can they learn to pass to where an opponent will be.
Guided Question - Can You Be Sneaky about Where You Are Going To Pass? I Wonder If We Always Have To Look Where We Are Going To Pass?
Dribbling – Gates 1 v 1 Gates – 1 more than players present
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Put the players in pairs. One ball per group. The players will play 1 v 1 against each other. If the attacker loses the ball, they become the defender. Keep track of gates.
Possible Coaching Points
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Where is your defender giving pressure. Can you escape your defender? Transition from defense to attack quickly.
Guided Question – I wonder what you should do if you lose the ball to your defender?
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Dribbling – Get Out Of Here! Grid 20 x 25 Yards
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Split the group in to 2 teams. Have the groups stand on either side of coach. Coach serves ball and send in 1 v 1 to 3 v 3. If a team scores, 2 new teams. If ball goes out of bounds yell “Get Out Of Here!” Send in a new group. Can adjust were they start from (sides, end lines)
Possible Coaching Points
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Aggressive to win initial ball. Work hard to win ball back defensively. Protect the goal with body position. Work as a group when 2 v 2 or larger.
Guided Question – I Wonder, Should You Go Slow or Fast to Win The ball or Win The Ball Back?
The Game – 4 v 4 To 5 v 5
Grid 30 x 25 Yards
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4v4 You will need to have 2 games going
Possible Coaching Points
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Have Fun! Mix teams to keep them competitive. Keep the games going, flow is important.