Written by Abbie Sadler
Bounce and Play
Including the ball within warms ups is key to maximise contact time with your players, in this drill players will get plenty of touches on the ball and you can even make it competitive.
Coaching Objectives
In this drill players will get lots of touches on the ball to develop their ball control and first touch, coaches can progress the practice to include different levels of difficultly.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 14 Players
- 14 Bibs
- 20x20 y
What the Players Do
Half of the players situated on the outside of the area with the other half inside. Players on the outside play the ball (pass or throw depending on task) into those in the middle, play…Attacking Centrally
Players can sometimes find it difficult to attack centrally when playing in and around the area due to the compactness of the opposition, in this drill we will work with players on breaking this down.
Coaching Objectives
In this drill we will try to develop players movement on and away from the ball to create space to receive beyond the back line. Timing of the movement and detail of the pass is key in order to break lines and create goal scoring opportunities.
Drill Setup
- 30 Mins
- 11 Players
- 1 Goals
- 11 Bibs
- 35x25 y
What the Players Do
5v3 in central area with 2 players placed on outside of area. Coach plays ball into the team of 5, their aim is to keep possession for 10 passes, if the team of 3-win possession they…Protecting the Middle
A lot of teams defend the middle of the pitch to force the opposition wide to prevent shots on goal, this drill will work on players discipline to do just this.
Coaching Objectives
This drill will work on players discipline to remain compact, keep good distances between lines and shape the press to show outside & towards touchline
Drill Setup
- 30 Mins
- 11 Players
- 3 Goals
- 11 Bibs
- 45x40 y