Written by Dave Clarke
5v5 End Zone v Goal
This game has two ways of scoring so one team can use the width of the pitch to score in meaning tactics like switching play become important while the other team is focused on scoring in the goal
Coaching Objectives
One team is attacking in a normal way with the focus on scoring goals by creating space in front of the goal to exploit, while at the other end scoring is receiving the ball across the pitch so the players attacking this end can make use of switching play, good through balls and attacking skills.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 11 Players
- 1 Goals
- 4 Bibs
- 50 x 40 y
What the Players Do
Set up the game so that it is a 5v5 with the team defending the big goal using one player as the goalkeeper while the other team defends the end zone across the pitch. To score in the end zone…Move to the Pass
In this warm up the players dribble, pass then move to receive the ball. It helps with balance and agility before a game
Coaching Objectives
Moving after the pass is a key part of a possession game. If players pass then do not move to support the pass it leads to moves breaking down.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- Squad Players
- 10 x 10 y
What the Players Do
Set up a cone at one end and another cone facing it 10 yards away. Players work in threes. One player stands on the cones at each side of the area and one player works. The working player dribbles…Midfield Link Players
Midfielders can link defensive passes with effective attacks by driving into the opposition's half and passing with conviction
Coaching Objectives
Skilful midfielders can win the ball in midfield or receive a pass from a defender and drive into the opposition half to set up attackers with good passing to put them through on goal.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 14 Players
- 2 Goals
- 6 Bibs
- 50 x 30 y
What the Players Do
With your players you need two teams of 3 players, a team of 6 players and two goalkeepers. The team of 6 play for the team in possession and are distributed around the pitch – one on each…Continue Reading For Free
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