Organization:
Area: 15y x 10y
Set up groups of two or three players starting at the cones. The players dribble up to the large cone, make a 1v1 move, and then turn and dribble back. They perform moves and turns that they already know and add one or two new ones.
Variation: After their turn, the player passes the ball back to the next player. Players call out the 1v1 move and turn they must make.
Game: Relay Race.
Focus Points:
Dribbling technique
1v1 moves
Turning technique
Area: 30y x 20y
Create three teams of three players. One team is neutral, and stations one player in the center, with the other two on the endlines. The other two teams play on ball possession with the three neutral players, creating a 6v3. Teams try to move the ball from one neutral player on the endline to the other. Switch roles every three minutes.
Game: Score one point for moving the ball from one neutral player on the endline to the other. Play 3 three-minute games and add up the total points per team.
Coaching Points
Attacking Team
Defending Team
Transition Attacking to Defending
Transition Defending to Attacking
Area: 45y x 30y
Set up a large goal (with a GK) on one endline, and place two neutral players on the other endline. The teams play in a 2-1-2 formation. After winning the ball, the team in possession must pass the ball to one of the neutrals before attacking the goal. Neutral players must move on the endline to get open. Rotate neutral players every two minutes.
Game: Play blocks of 7 minutes and keep track of the score.
Focus Points
Transition after winning the ball.
Transition after losing the ball.
Attacking - Own Team in Ball Possession
Goal: Build up, create scoring chances and score goals.
Defending - Opponent in Ball Possession
Goal: Disrupt the buildup, win the ball back, avoid goals against.
Area: Half field
The attacking team plays with a GK, four defenders and two midfielders, trying to build up and score on the small goals. The defenders play with three forwards and two midfielders, looking to win the ball and score on the large goal. The game always starts with a goal kick from the goalkeeper. When the ball goes over the sideline, both teams must throw the ball back in. Switch roles after several minutes.
Game: Keep track of the score.
Coaching Points:
Forwards Pressing When Build Up Starts:
CF 9 makes an L-Run when the goalie passes the ball to one of the central defenders; gets in between the central defenders and then pressure the ball.
Wingers 11 and 7 start pinched in, leave the outside defender ‘fake’ open, and invite the pass from the central defender to the outside back. Pressure ball at that moment. Be on at the feet of the outside defender when he/she receives the ball.
When the ball goes to the outside back, the winger on the weak side pinches to center of field. Another option could be that the winger goes towards the nearest central defender, but only if our midfield is strong and marking their midfielders. Wingers do not pressure the central defender when they build up.
Midfielders mark their midfielders. Force turnovers, score goals.
Defenders + Midfielders Building Up:
Movement as in W-passing. Create flow. Look to go forward and score, value the ball, be patient, keep ball possession.
Area: 40y x 25y
Two teams play 5v5 (4+GK), starting in 2-1-1 formation. When the ball goes out of bounds, restart with dribble or pass.
When the opponent is in possession, make the field small.
When your own team is in possession, make the field large.
