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“TRAFFIC LIGHTS”

ORGANISATION

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Each player has a ball

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Playing area is 20x20m

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Coach has 3 cones - one green, one red, one yellow

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The coach will dictate the tempo of the session

by the sequence and speed of the signals

ACTIVITY

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Introduce the game to the players without a ball

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Red means ‘Stop’

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Yellow means ‘Pause’ - jog on the spot

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Green means ‘Go’

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On the call of "yellow" players jog on the spot

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Add in different actives for the yellow signal

- hop on one leg, toe - taps, skipping, etc.

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When not using the ball the coach must ensure the players

are on the balls of their feet at all times when running

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Make sure the players understand the signals and only

add more signals when they can apply them correctly

GAME OBJECTIVE

The practice is designed to encourage the players to keep their

HEAD UP

and

REACT

to the coahes signal when dribbling the ball

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SAFETY POINTS

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Make the players aware of the space – no bumping or rough play

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Make sure children have a signal to start and stop

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Ensure players stay within their playing area

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Leave 3-5 metres between grids

ADAPTATIONS

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Add in the signals one by one and ensure the players are aware what each colour of cone means

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To develop the players ABC’s incorporate sequences of squats, rolling and tumbling into the yellow signal

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Use the ladders, hurdles and poles to work on the players running movements

COACHING TIPS

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Encourage the players to take light touches of the ball when in possession

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Use both feet when dribbling

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Keep your head up and watch for the coach’s signals

“TRAFFIC LIGHTS”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

BIBS

CONES

8 + 3

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 6

LADDERS 3

POLES

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“TREASURE CHEST”

ORGANISATION

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Split players into 4 teams of 3 players per team

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Place 15-20 balls in a central area, surrounded by cones

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The distance between the centre and the teams can vary

from 5m to 10m, depending on the player’s age/ability

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Collect as many balls as possible from the central area

and place them back in your team’s area

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Keep going until all the balls are removed

from the central area

ACTIVITY

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Dribble/ pass/ head/ throw as many balls as possible back

to your team’s area when the coach starts the game

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Keep going until all the balls are removed from the central area

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Only one person per team can go at a time

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Only collect one ball at a time

GAME OBJECTIVE

This practice is designed to improve the player’s

SPEED, AGILITY, BALANCE AND CO-ORDINATION

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SAFETY POINTS

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Make the players aware of the space - (no bumping or rough play)

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Leave 3-5 metres between grids

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Play sensibly . . . no pushing, bumping or tackling

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Make sure players have a signal to start/stop

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Ensure that the poles, ladders and hurdles are correctly placed in/on the ground at all times

ADAPTATIONS

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Reduce or increase the distance from the centre to the corners depending on the player’s age and ability

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Do not sacrifice technique for speed

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Place cones/poles for the players to dribble/pass or shoot through on the way back to their teams

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Use a variety of techniques when removing the balls from the central area

COACHING TIPS

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Keep their head up at all times

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Try different ways to get the ball from the central area to your own area, dribbling, passing, heading and throwing

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Encourage players to get a change of pace

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Ensure players bend their knees and drop their shoulders when turning or changing direction

“TREASURE CHEST”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

15-20

BIBS

4 x 3

CONES

1 set

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 8

LADDERS 4

POLES

WATCH

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“CUPS AND SAUCERS”

ORGANISATION

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Mark out an area 20 x 20m with cones

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Randomly distribute ten yellow cones and ten red

cones in the area, the yellow cones are turned up

and the red cones turned down

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Divide the players into 2 teams of 6 players each

and give each team a set of bibs

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On the start signal from the coach,

the players attempt to turn the opposition’s cones

ACTIVITY

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When the coach blows the whistle, one team attempts to

turn the cones up-side-down

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At the same time the other team attempts to turn the

cones the right-way-up

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A player can only turn over 1 cone at a time

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The game continues for 30 seconds

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At the end of the game the coach counts the number of

cups and saucers

GAME OBJECTIVE

This practice is designed to improve the player’s

AGILITY, BALANCE

and

COORDINATION

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SAFETY POINTS

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Make the players aware of the space – (no bumping or rough play)

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Make sure players have a signal to start and stop

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No kicking of cones

ADAPTATIONS

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Players move: sideways, backwards when turning over the cones

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Players must use both hands or alternative hands to turn the cones

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Perform a squat every time a cone is turned

COACHING TIPS

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Create a fun environment by counting down the final ten seconds

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Encourage the players to bend their knees when they are turning the cones over

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Get the players to get their heads up quickly and look for the next cone to turn over

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Watch for players who only move between two cones and encourage them to move throughout the playing area

“CUPS AND SAUCERS”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

BIBS

2 sets

CONES

1 set

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 0

LADDERS 0

POLES

WATCH

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“RELAYS”

ORGANISATION

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Place 6 balls in a storage area, approximately

10-15 metres from the players

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Split players into 3 groups of 3 players

per group

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Only one person per group can go at a time

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Only collect one ball at a time

ACTIVITY

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One player of each team starts on the coach’s signal

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Each player runs to the storage area collects a ball

and brings it back to their own area

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When a ball is successfully retrieved to their area, the

next player is allowed to go and collect the next ball

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Keep going until all the balls are removed

from the storage area

GAME OBJECTIVE

This practice is designed to improve the player’s

AGILITY, BALANCE, CO-ORDINATION, SPEED

and

BALL MASTERY

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SAFETY POINTS

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Leave 3-5 metres space between groups

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Play sensibly . . . no pushing, bumping or tackling

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Make sure players have a signal to start and stop

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No kicking of cones

ADAPTATIONS

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Change the distances between the storage area and the players to make it easier or harder depending

on the ability of the players

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Select different techniques of removing the balls from the storage area

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Put cones/poles/ladders between the storage area and the players to run/dribble around / through

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Players will use different movement techniques when travelling to collect the ball, i.e. skipping, sideways, backways etc.

COACHING TIPS

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Encourage the players to use all parts of both feet to dribble the ball

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Players will start from different stance each time they perform the game

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Select different ball mastery techniques to get the ball from the storage area

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Encourage players to change pace when appropriate

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Use the cones/poles/ladders to develop the players ABC’s

“RELAYS”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

BIBS

3 x 3

CONES

1 set

WHISTLE 0

HURDLES 6

LADDERS 3

POLES

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“SCORE IN THE GOAL”

ORGANISATION

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Grid is 30m x 20m

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Group players in pairs with same coloured bib and one

ball

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Create 10 goals, 2 cones of the same colour 1 metre

apart randomly in the grid (Not close to the perimeter)

ACTIVITY

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The Coach starts the game on the signal of a whistle

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Each team tries to score a goal by passing the ball through

a goal and then moving on to another goal

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A goal is scored when a player pass the ball through the goal

to their partner

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Passes made into space through the goal do not count

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Players cannot score consecutively through the same goal

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A defending player cannot tackle, only block the goal

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The game lasts for 30 seconds - Rotate defenders after every

game

GAME OBJECTIVE

The practice is designed to encourage

SHORT RANGE PASSING

and

MOVEMENT

of the ball

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SAFETY POINTS

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Ensure the goals are all colour co-ordinated and distinguished from one another

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Play sensibly . . .no pushing, bumping or tackling

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Make sure players have a signal to start and stop

ADAPTATIONS

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Begin by throwing and catching the ball

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Move in a clockwise direction, then in a random sequence

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Make the goals bigger or smaller depending on the ability of the players

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Use walking pace and then jogging pace

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Introduce movement techniques; sideways, backwards etc.

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Use passing, dribbling and heading to score a goal

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Introduce a defender to guard the goals; therefore no team can score in that goal

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Develop the player’s agility by rolling or tumbling through the goal, when a goal in scored

COACHING TIPS

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Players are encouraged to look around the area at all times to identify a free goal

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Encourage players to communicate with their partner

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Encourage players with the ball to delay the pass to allow their partner to get into position to receive the pass

“SCORE IN THE GOAL”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

BIBS

8 x 2

CONES

10x2+8

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 0

LADDERS 0

POLES

WATCH

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“THROUGH THE CONES”

ORGANISATION

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The centre markers are 3-5 metres apart

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The grid size is 15x15m

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2 teams of 2 players per team

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The players are positioned at opposite sides of the grid

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The player’s pass the ball through the centre cones to

the players on the other side

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Each player receives a pass on their turn

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Only passes made through the cones are counted

ACTIVITY

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Player 1 passes the ball through the two centre cones to player 2 at

the opposite side. Player 2 controls the ball and passes the ball to

player 3. Player 3 controls the ball and passes the ball to player 4

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Player 4 controls the ball and passes the ball to player 1.

This continues and the sequence is repeated

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Practice with a stationary ball if the players are experiencing

difficulty, then with a moving ball

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Move quickly after passing the ball to leave space for your team-

mateto receive and pass the ball

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The receiving player controls the ball as economically as possible

and passes to the next player on the other side through the cones

GAME OBJECTIVE

The practice is designed to improve the player’s technical

ability to

CONTROL AND PASS

the ball

ACTIVITIES

SAFETY POINTS

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Leave 3-5 metres between grids if there are more than one grid

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Following a player delivering a pass ensure they move into space and do not bump their team-mate

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Make sure players have a signal to start/stop

ADAPTATIONS

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Encourage the players to use both feet to control/pass the ball

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Receivers should control the ball using all parts of their feet - sole, inside and outside

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Communicate with the opposite player when passing and receiving the ball at all times

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Adjust your body position to pass / receive the ball, ensuring you are balanced at all times

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Adjusting the pace of the pass depending on the distance between the players

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Only increase the speed of the practice when the accuracy is of a high standard. Don’t sacrifice speed for accuracy

COACHING TIPS

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Deliver accurate passes to feet and on the ground through the centre cones at all times

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Ensure the players take the necessary number of touches need to control the ball before passing it again

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Players movement should always be on the balls of their feet

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Consider the accuracy and weight of the passes at all times

“THROUGH THE CONES”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

BIBS

2 x 2

CONES

4 + 2

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 0

LADDERS 0

POLES

WATCH

ACTIVITIES

“PASS AND TURN”

ORGANISATION

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Grid size is 12 x 20m

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Place a server with a ball at both ends of the grid

and 2 receivers in the middle of the grid

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The server passes their ball to the receiver

who controls the ball and passes it back to the server

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The receivers then turn and run to the opposite server

to receive a pass

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They then turn and receive a pass from the other server

continuing the sequence

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Rotate the players every 30 seconds

ACTIVITY

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Each server passes their ball to the receivers who controls the

ball and passes it back to the server

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The receivers in the centre turn and run to the opposite server

and receive a pass

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The receiver controls the ball and passes it back to the server

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The receivers should not wait for the server to retrieve the

ball

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Encourage the players to call for the passes at all times

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Turn using both sides

GAME OBJECTIVE

This practice is designed to improve the "Push Pass" with an emphasis on

BALL CONTROL, ACCURATE PASSING AND MOVEMENT

ACTIVITIES

SAFETY POINTS

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When the players are changing from one server to the other they need to avoid their colleague,

get their head up early

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Leave 3-5 metres between grids

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Make sure players have a signal to start and stop

ADAPTATIONS

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Encourage players to keep the ball on the ground when passing it

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Encourage players to bend their knees when turning

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Move quickly after passing the ball to receive the next pass

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Ensure the central players collect the ball beyond the half way mark at all times

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Players control the ball with all parts of their feet - sole, inside and outside of foot

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Get the players to get the ball out of their feet quickly to pass comfortably on as few touches as possible

COACHING TIPS

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All passes must be accurate and to feet

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Encourage players to control the ball on as few a touches as possible before returning the pass

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Serving players are on the balls of their feet at all times and moving the ball

“PASS AND TURN”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

BIBS

2 x 2

CONES

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 0

LADDERS 0

POLES

WATCH

ACTIVITIES

“KING OF THE RING”

ORGANISATION

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Area 20 x 20 metres

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Each player has a ball

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In 60 seconds knock as many other players’ footballs

out of the grid while at the same time protecting

their own ball

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When your ball is knocked out, retrieve it quickly

and return to the game

ACTIVITY

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To make the exercise easier increase the grid size

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The practice starts with the players dribbling their ball freely

around the inside of the grid

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Players must use both feet and all parts of their feet

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Use a variety of surfaces to turn with the ball such as outside,

inside and sole of the foot

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The players react to a series of commands from the coach: stop,

turn, step over, and change of speed

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The players should use a variety of dribbling moves

while moving into free space

GAME OBJECTIVE

The practice is designed to improve the player’s technical

ability to evade opposing players when

DRIBBLING

ACTIVITIES

SAFETY POINTS

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Ensure area is large enough for the 8-10 players (20m x 20m)

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Leave 3-5 metres between grids if there is more than 1 grid

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Play sensibly . . . no pushing, bumping or dangerous tackling

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Make sure players have a signal to start/stop

ADAPTATIONS

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One – two players can play without a ball and knock out other players balls for 30 seconds then rotate players roles

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Divide the players into 2 teams and they try to knock out the oppositions balls while protecting their own ball

COACHING TIPS

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Maintain control over the ball at all times

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Shield their ball at all times when put under pressure

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Build up the speed of the game gradually

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Players use a change of direction and speed to evade players

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Players try to look for free space at all times

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Bend their knees and drop their shoulders when turning

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When turning, get the ball out of your feet and into the direction you want to turn quickly

“KING OF THE RING”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

BIBS

CONES

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 0

LADDERS 0

POLES

WATCH

ACTIVITIES

“NUMBERS GAME”

ORGANISATION

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Area is 20 x 20m

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Divide the players into groups of 5

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Each player has a number 1 to 5

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1 ball per group

ACTIVITY

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Pass the ball by hand until the sequence is remembered

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The practise starts with player 1 passing to player 2,

player 2 passes to player 3, player 3 passes to player 4,

player 4 passes to player 5 and player 5 passes to player 1

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Continue this sequence

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Each receiving player must call out their number / name

to attract the attention of the passing player

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The players should move around the full area of the grid,

constantly adjusting their position and presenting them self

for a pass when it is their turn to receive a pass

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Players should be encouraged to look around them before they

receive a pass, enabling them to identify the next passing option

GAME OBJECTIVE

The practice is designed to improve the player’s technical ability of

the

"PUSH PASS"

with an emphasis on awareness of

MOVEMENT

ACTIVITIES

SAFETY POINTS

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Make sure the players have a signal to start and stop

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Leave 3-5 metres between grids

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One group per grid. Don’t mix groups in the same area

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When the players are moving following a pass ensure they do not bump or cross another players passing line

ADAPTATIONS

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The players pass the ball around the grid using the "push pass"

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When the players have practised the passing order they must move into space once they pass the ball

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Walk and then jog when introducing movement

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Get the players to move closer to the passer when it is your turn to be the receiver

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Change the order of the passes 5-4-3-2-1

COACHING TIPS

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Ensure the players pass the ball accurately and to feet

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Encourage players to take as many touches as is needed to control the ball before passing it to the next player

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Ensure there is a clear passing line between the passer and the receiver before the ball is passed.

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Develop good communication between the players by getting the players to call out their name/number before they
receive a pass

“NUMBERS GAME”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

BIBS

CONES

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 0

LADDERS 0

POLES

WATCH

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“MINI-SOCCER”

ORGANISATION

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Pitch size: 20 x 30m. Clearly mark the side lines

with cones and the goals are 3m wide

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Divide the players into 2 teams of 4 v 4 and

goalkeepers

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Match duration is 3 - 8 minutes per match

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There is no off-side

ACTIVITY

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Group the players by height and ability.

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The Coach starts all games with the sound of a whistle.

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When a goal is scored, the goalkeeper restarts the game by

passing the ball out.

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If the ball goes out of play, the ball can be passed back

into play.

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Change the goalkeeper when a goal is scored.

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Game time should vary from 3-8 minutes per match.

With 1-2 minutes rest between matches.

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Games Schedule:

1. Team A v Team B

4. Team B v Team D

2. Team C v Team D

5. Team A v Team D

3. Team A v Team C

6. Team B v Team C

GAME OBJECTIVE

This practice is designed to develop the player’s

DEVELOPMENT

AND APPLICATION OF TECHNIQUES

in the small-sided game

MINI-GAMES

SAFETY POINTS

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Leave 3-5 metres space between pitches

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Play sensibly . . . no pushing, bumping or dangerous tackling

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Make sure the players have a signal to start/stop the games

ADAPTATIONS

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Make the goals bigger to assist the players in scoring goals

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Make the goals smaller to make it more difficult for the players to score

COACHING TIPS

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Ball control and confidence on the ball

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Accuracy in passing

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Accuracy in shooting

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Develop the players spatial awareness

“MINI-SOCCER”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

BIBS

2 x 5

CONES

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 0

LADDERS 0

POLES

2 x 2

WATCH

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“STREET FOOTBALL”

ORGANISATION

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Group players in pairs, each pair will wear the

same colour of bibs, one ball and 2 pair per pitch

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Mark out a series of colour coded pitches depending

on the number of players

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The pitch length is 10-15m from goal to goal

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Goals are 2-3 metres wide

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Pitches will run parallel - goals are 2-3m metres apart

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Each game will last 1-2 minutes, followed by rest/change

over to the next pitch

ACTIVITY

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One pair will stay on their pitch and the other pair will move

onto the next pitch, in a clockwise direction

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To restart the next game the new team onto the pitch will start
with possession

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The ball is never out of play. Once the ball leaves a pitch, the

players must try to bring it back to their pitch as quickly as

possible

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Last player back is the goalkeeper and cannot use their hands

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The players must act as referee

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The players may not stand on the line to protect their goals

GAME OBJECTIVE

This practice is designed to improve technical

DRIBBLING SKILLS

and basic

COMBINATION PLAY

in the 2 v 2 games. The emphasis is on free play

MINI-GAMES

SAFETY POINTS

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Colour code the goals, red pitch, yellow pitch and white pitch

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Only use the collapsible cones (Chinese hats)

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Play sensibly . . . no pushing, bumping or dangerous tackling

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Make sure the players have a signal to start/stop the games

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Do not have the goals close to a perimeter wall or fence;

allow sufficient space behind the goal for the players to play in

ADAPTATIONS

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The players are encouraged to pass and dribble in order to score

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The players can counter-act as soon as they win the ball or keep possession

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A goal can be scored from either side of the goal

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When a goal is scored, that team cannot keep possession

COACHING TIPS

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The players dribble, pass and shoot freely and without consequences

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Encourage the players to try their tricks and moves

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Encourage the players to take responsibility for refereeing their own game

“STREET FOOTBALL”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

per pitch

BIBS

2 x 2

per pitch

CONES

per pitch

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 0

LADDERS 0

POLES

WATCH

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“SHOOTING WARS”

ORGANISATION

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Pitch size is 20m x 20m and the small box is 4m x 8m

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The goal is 4m wide and the balls are size 3 & 4

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Place 4 footballs at each goal

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When defending, one attacker on each side of the goal

and the other in the centre 1 metre ahead

ACTIVITY

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Players who are defending their goal are not allowed to save

the ball with their hands, like goalkeepers

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No shots can be taken from outside the small box and shots

must be taken on a rotation basis from the ground

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The defenders must remain inside the small box when defending

their goal

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Players can use their supply of balls that are situated at their post

when the opposition shots wide

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All games should start and finish together to help organisation

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Games should last for 2 minutes, with 1 minute rest between

games

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If a number of teams are taking part, a number of pitches can be

marked in a grid formation

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The players must take responsibility of refereeing their

respective games

GAME OBJECTIVE

This practice is designed to improve the player’s

SHOOTING

ability

MINI-GAMES

SAFETY POINTS

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The coach must ensure that the centrally positioned defending player is forward

approximately 1m of the other two defenders

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The coach starts/stops the game on the sound of a whistle

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Ensure the goal area is free from stones, rough grit and glass

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When using portable goals ensure they are correctly secured to the ground

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If using poles ensure they are correctly placed in the ground

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Group the players by ability and size

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Leave 3 to 5 metres between pitches

ADAPTATIONS

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If an attackers shoots wide of the goal they must retrieve the ball as soon as possible, their team is now reduced

by a defender while defending, until they returns to their goal with the ball

●

Players are allowed to use their hands to save the ball

COACHING TIPS

●

Ensure all the shots are on target and the players concentrate on accuracy and not power

●

If there are rebounds of the defenders then they must not shot, the ball goes back to the defenders

●

Shots must be taken using both feet

●

Remember to keep the head steady and eyes fixed firmly on the ball when shooting

“SHOOTING WARS”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

BIBS

2 x 3

CONES

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 0

LADDERS 0

POLES

WATCH

MINI-GAMES

“SHOOTING STARS”

ORGANISATION

●

Split players into 2 groups of 4 players per group

●

3 goalkeepers, one in each goal, goals are 4m wide

●

The defender starts in a passive role and progresses

to an active role

●

The attacker’s grid is 10m x 10m and the goals

are 10-15m from the perimeter of the attacker’s grid

●

The attackers can shoot at any goal when attempting to

score, but not at the same goal as the previous attacker

ACTIVITY

●

The attackers dribble in the area

and wait for an opportunity to shoot

●

When an attacker shoots they must retrieve their ball

and rejoin their colleagues

●

Create a positive environment that promotes shooting

●

Encourage the players to get their shoots on target

●

If a number of teams are taking part,

a number of pitches can be marked in a grid formation

●

Rotate the teams every 2 minutes - Keep the scores

GAME OBJECTIVE

This practice is designed to improve the player’s

SHOOTING

ability

MINI-GAMES

SAFETY POINTS

●

Ensure the goalkeeper’s area is free from stones, rough grit and glass

●

When using portable goals ensure they are correctly secured to the ground

●

When using poles ensure they are correctly placed in the ground

●

Group the players by ability and height

●

The coach starts and stops the game on the sound of a whistle

ADAPTATIONS

●

Move the goals further away from the attackers area will make it more difficult for the attackers to score

●

Encourage the player who shoots to follow in for rebounds

●

Get the players to use both feet when shooting

●

Encourage the players to dribble past the goalkeeper to score - use a trick or move to beat the goalkeeper

COACHING TIPS

●

Place the emphasis on accuracy and not power when the players are shooting

●

Remember to keep their head steady and eyes fixed firmly on the ball when shooting

●

The defender should not "dive" into tackles

●

Encourage the players to use their tricks and moves to beat the defenders/goalkeeper in the 1v1 situations

“SHOOTING STARS”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

BIBS

2 x 4

CONES

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 0

LADDERS 0

POLES

WATCH

MINI-GAMES

“ATTACKERS AND DEFENDERS”

ORGANISATION

●

4 players per team, 2 teams, with bibs

●

4 attackers in an area with a ball each dribbling inside the area

●

3 defenders in the other area, passing a ball to each other,

1 goalkeeper in the goals (4m wide)

●

The attackers/ defenders areas are 8x8m,

10 - 15m from the goals

●

Change the goalkeepers after 3 goals have been scored

●

Change the role of the teams after every 2 minutes

●

Ensure all players are attackers, defenders and goalkeepers

ACTIVITY

●

Attacker moves out of the back of their area and try to score

●

Attackers can only go when the other attacker has taken their shot

and cleared the playing area

●

The attacker can shoot as soon as they feel they can score

●

Defender leaves their area through the cones nearest the goals

and tries to prevent the attacker scoring

●

When defending, players must stay on their feet and not dive into tackles

●

The defenders are encouraged to keep their head up to

watch the attacker’s movements at all times

●

Keep the score in the game

●

If there is more than one game rotate one team after each game

GAME OBJECTIVE

This practice is designed to improve the player’s

SHOOTING

from 1 v 1 situation

MINI-GAMES

SAFETY POINTS

●

Ensure that there are no dangerous challenges

●

Make sure that there is 8-10 metres between the groups

that will allow the attackers space to get their shot on goal

●

When selecting the groups, ensure that the players are grouped by ability and height

ADAPTATIONS

●

Play without a defender to start the game

●

Make the distance between the dribbling area and the goal smaller / bigger depending on the players ability

●

Make the distance between the defenders area and the attacker’s area smaller / bigger depending on the players ability

●

Make the goals bigger / smaller depending on the player’s ability

COACHING TIPS

●

The players concentrate on accuracy and not power when shooting

●

Encourage attackers to shoot as soon as they feel they can score

●

When an attacker is confronted by a defender, encourage them to use a trick/move to create space

for a shot at the goal

“ATTACKERS AND DEFENDERS”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

BIBS

2 x 4

CONES

2 x 4 + 2

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 0

LADDERS 0

POLES

WATCH

MINI-GAMES

“OLYMPIC HAND”

ORGANISATION

●

Split players into 2 teams of 5 players per team

●

The playing area is 30x25m

●

The goals are 4m wide

●

The games duration will be 3-6 minutes

with 1-2 minute rest

●

The players in possession of the ball cannot run with the ball

●

Possession can only be gained by interceptions

or when the ball touches the ground

ACTIVITY

●

Ensure the teams are 5 v 5 or 4 v 4

●

Adjust the pitch size depending on the player’s age and ability

●

The players movement should not be in straight lines

encourage random movements

●

There is to be no tackling or physical contact

●

Use different size and shape footballs where possible

●

The players can pass the ball using a variety of throws –

overhead, under arm, bowling, etc.

GAME OBJECTIVE

The practice is designed to encourage the players to

MOVE AND

SUPPORT

their team mate when they have possession of the ball

MINI-GAMES

SAFETY POINTS

●

Leave 3-5 metres between pitches

●

Play sensibly . . . no pushing, bumping or tackling

●

Make sure players have a signal to start and stop

ADAPTATIONS

●

Look for the players to create space for themselves and their team-mates by moving into space

●

Develop random movements other than straight line movements during the games

●

Players can score by throwing the ball into the goal

●

Play throw, head and catch as the players become more comfortable with the game

●

Goals can be scored with header or volleys

●

Encourage players to rotate positions during the games, attackers become defenders and vice versa

COACHING TIPS

●

Encourage the players to support the player on the ball

●

Encourage the players to keep possession at all times

●

When the players are moving encourage them to move into space in order to receive a pass

“OLYMPIC HAND”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

BIBS

2 x 5

CONES

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 0

LADDERS 0

POLES

WATCH

MINI-GAMES

“WORLD CUP”

MINI-GAMES

ORGANISATION

●

Mark an area 18x 40m with one goal 6m wide

●

Divide the players into 5 teams of 2 players each

●

Place one goalkeeper in goal and 5 balls at the side

of the goal

●

The keeper plays the ball out into the area and

the teams try to score a goal on the goalkeeper

ACTIVITY

●

When the teams scores they rest until all but one of the

other teams score a goal

●

The teams that score then re-enter the game until there is

one team left

●

Group the players as fairly as possible by ability and size

●

Players may not stand close to or on the goal line in order

to score or prevent another team from scoring

●

The goalkeeper can only play the ball to open spaces and

must not pass to any player in particular

●

The coach must be strict and avoid any rough play during

the matches as it can become competitive

●

The players will rejoin the game once a final 2 teams have

completed their game

●

When the ball leaves the playing area, the goalkeeper will

restart the game

GAME OBJECTIVE

This practice is designed to develop the player’s

COMBINATION PLAY

and

SHOOTING SKILLS

SAFETY POINTS

●

Leave 3-5 metres between pitches if there is more than one pitch area

●

Play sensibly . . . no pushing, bumping or dangerous tackling

●

Make sure the players have a signal to start/stop the games

●

When a team are not actively taking part in the games, they do not stand close to the goals

and get hit by the ball when other players are shooting

ADAPTATIONS

●

Play the game without teams and as individual players

●

Increase the playing area to make it easier for the players to play and score

●

Place a zone or box that the players cannot enter to score from rebounds

●

In the final round of games it takes 1 goal to win - If a goal is not scored within 30 seconds,

the other teams re-enter a new game

COACHING TIPS

●

Encourage the players to link with their team-mate to score and defend the goal

●

That the players position themselves in order to score of rebounds during the games

●

Encourage the players to shoot at every opportunity

●

To create opportunities to score encourage the players to use a trick/move to create a shooting opportunity

“WORLD CUP”

EQUIPMENT

BALLS

BIBS

5 x 2

CONES

WHISTLE 1

HURDLES 0

LADDERS 0

POLES

WATCH

MINI-GAMES

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