Organization:

Area: 15y x 20y

The players are in pairs with one ball. The passer starts on the end line, With the other player (the runner) three yards away, facing him. The passer plays the ball through the legs of the runner and the chase begins. The runner tries to reach the endline before being tagged. Players switch roles after each turn. Switch partners periodically.

Variations: 

• The chaser tries to win the ball back with their feet.

• Roll the ball through the legs.

• Throw the ball over the player.

Focus Points:

• Passing

• Dribbling

• Enthusiasm

• Reaction

Organization:

Area: 20y x 15y

Set up ten gates, spread out over the field. Each player starts with a ball, working on dribbling, turning, and ball mastery moves.Work for six to eight minutes, then pair up the players. In pairs, players dribble around the field and pass the ball through the gate to each other. Continue this for eight to ten minutes.

Variations: Players pass the ball through the gates three times before moving on.

Game: Players get one point for passing through a gate. Games are 60 seconds long.

Focus Points:

• Passing technique

• Receiving Technique

• Dribbling technique

Variations:

• Players pass the ball through the gates three times before moving on.

• Players must pass the ball back and forth while they move to the next gate.

Organization:

Area: 20y x 15y

The attacking team starts with a player on the end line and two players out wide. A wide player passes to the player on the end line to start the 3v2. The two defenders leave the opposite endline with the pass. The attackers must connect at least three passes before shooting. The turn is over when the ball goes over the end line. When the ball goes over the sideline, the attackers must pass the ball in. The defenders can pass or dribble it back in. Switch roles every five minutes.

Game: Keep track of the score.

Focus Points:

Attackers:

• The three attackers must keep the field wide.

• Value the ball: keep ball possession.

• Recognize when to pass or try to score.

• Two defenders on one side? Pass the ball to the other side.

Defenders:

• Pressure the ball, work together and hard.

• After winning the ball try to score asap.

Organization:

Area: 30y x 20y

The attackers start in a large diamond shape, with the forward up very high. The three defenders start in a large triangle shape (2-1). The 4v3 starts with a pass in from a wide attacker. When the ball goes over the sideline or endline, the attackers must pass the ball in. The defenders can pass or dribble it back in. Switch roles every five minutes.

Game: Keep track of the score.

Focus Points:

Attackers:

• Keep the field large when in ball possession.

• Value the ball: keep ball possession.

• Recognize when to pass or try to score.

• Two defenders on one side? Pass the ball to the other side.

Defenders:

• Pressure the ball, work together and hard.

• After winning the ball try to score asap

Organization:

Area: 30y x 20y

Two teams play 4v4, with scoring on the four small goals. When the ball goes out of bounds, restart with dribble or pass from the endline.

Game: Keep track of the score.

Coaching Points:

Attacking: Build Up

Transition: Attacking to Defending; Quick reaction after losing the ball.

Defending: Pressure / Cover / Balance principles, 1v1 Defending, staying compact

Transition: Defending to Attacking: Explode and quick first pass in transition.

Technical:

• Passing and Receiving

• Moves and Dribbling

• Finishing

Tactical:

• Team Shape

• Movement to keep ball possession

• Switching the field after recognizing that it is buddy on one side.

• Defending: staying compact and moving with the ball.

• Recognizing the moment of pressure, winning the ball.