TOPIC / THEME

Ball Possession - Keeping the Ball in a 3 v 1 Practice

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE (TECHNIQUE / SKILL)

Yellow Defender plays ball into 3 Red players, who try to keep possession of the ball

For a set number of passes, duration, points scored, until defender wins ball

ORGANISATION

12m x 12m ( Flexible - Age and

Ability dictate )

3 Reds v 1 Yellow

3-4 Footballs

Cones to mark Area(s)

KEY OBSERVATION

Angle of Support

Distance of Support

Movement

Decision Making

NOTES

Very important to give incentives to both Attackers and Defenders

May need to start with Very Passive Defender or None

May need to alter Grid Size

Coach needs to observe closely, praise, challenge, and motivate the players

Practical Coaching

Session Planner

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