TOPIC / THEME

Ball Possession 1 - Keep Possession - 3 v 0

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE (TECHNIQUE / SKILL)

Three Players - keep possession of one football with No Opposition

Players pass the ball between them, and can either move or stay static

ORGANISATION

15 x 12 metre grid (can be modified)

1. Play for 1 minute with players in a fixed position - don't move

2. Players now move as far away from each other - play 2 touch

3. Players now move after passing

4. Players cant play back to same player ( whom passed ton them)

5. Two Players keep the ball while third player moves freely - then comes alive to receive the pass

6. Players play 1 touch & move

7. Players go back to static passing

KEY OBSERVATION

1. Accuracy of Pass

2. Weight of Pass

3. Timing of Pass

4. Type & Quality of movement

5. Spatial Awareness

6. Quality of first touch

7. Body Position to receive - open

NOTES

1. Players need to feel relaxed when starting exercise

2. Encourage movement to and away from in-coming pass

3. Encourage two footed approach - practice both feet

4. Use a mannequin or obstacle in middle to create picture of a passive defender

Practical Coaching

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