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No. 16 “Next!”q Controlq Heading (development)

At least half the group stand in a space with a ball eachThe rest of the players jog around the space and move towards one server at a time calling for the ballThe server throws the ball underarm towards the incoming playerThe player must control the ball and return it on their second touchAfter a set time the servers swap places with the other playersMake it competitive - How many can you put back into the server’s hands on 2nd touch?

Organisation

w Vision to see spare server - “Don’t queue”w Make an early decision on how you will control ballw Keep your head steadyw Get in line with the ball

w Stay focused on the ballw Relax and cushion the ballw Withdraw controlling surface on contactw Accurate return pass to the server

Coaching Points

i Stipulate which surface the player should use to control the ballii Players head the ball back to hands of serveriii Players return ball to server one touch with side-foot volley

Development

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Grid SizeVariable

path of player

path of ball

path of playerwith ball

Players need to become comfortable dealing with a ball coming at them at any height and get control of it on theirfirst touch. Younger players tend to step back and take all aerial balls with their feet. We need to help them to get theconfidence to step up and take the ball early with a chest or thigh trap. This is a useful routine to use as part of awarm up or cool down. It can also be used to practice headers.


Early LearnersNo. 12 “Cones and Domes”q Vision and Awareness

Scatter cones randomly around the the training pitch, half of which should be upside downUse two different colours to make it easy to reset the conesOne team has to turn as many cones as possible the right way up to make cone shapesThe other team has to turn cones over to make domesOn the coach’s signal the players work for an agreed time until the coach signals for stopCount up which team has won and award a point for that roundWatch out for cheatingGet the kids to reset the cones for you between each round

Description

w Useful warm-upw Speed and alertnessw Work ethic

Skills they will be learning

i Increase the area over which the cones are spread out

Adjusting The Game

path of player

path of ball


Grid Size:variable

disc


No. 25 “Nominate”q Possession

Arrange players in a circle, one player starts in the centreThe player with the ball passes to another player on the circleThey cannot pass to the player on either side of themThe player in the centre tries to intercept the ball - no tacklingLimit the players to 2 touches and don’t allow them to dwell on a stationary ballPlayers must call the name of the player they are going to pass to before they pass itAsk players not to call for the ball, force the player on the ball to look for the passMake it competitive - player who makes mistake goes in centre

Organisation

w Are players getting their heads up?w Do they look composed in possession?w Do they make an early decision on next pass?w Work the defenders by good pass selection

w Quality of pass - pace and accuracyw Good 1st touch to cushion ball “Make it stick”w If being pressed move ball on first touchw “Change the angle”

Coaching Points

i Players must nominate target before their first touchii Put two players in the centre of the circleiii Limit players to one touch passingiv Reduce the size of the circle

Development

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Grid Size15-20ydsDiameter

path of player

path of ball


Good players have time on the ball because they play with their head up and are constantly aware of their optionsbefore they even receive the ball. This practice will introduce players to the importance of making deliberate choicesabout where to pass not just hitting the ball into space and hoping for the best. Gradually adjust the drill to increasethe pressure as the players start to get success.

“Jake”

“Ian”


Early LearnersNo. 11 “Pacman”q Vision and Awareness

Set up the cones in a square patternAll players begin at a cone eachThe taggers (2 white players in the diagram) begin on the coach’s signal from the same conePlayers can only move in straight lines between cones, no diagonal runsCoach should define which two directions of run are permissiblePlayers are out when they are taggedA player cannot dodge past a tagger on the same lineThe winner is the last player to be tagged

Description

w Speed and alertnessw Ability to “see the picture”w Finding the space

w Taggers working together to trap players


i Increase the number of taggersii Adjust the number of spare cones

Adjusting The Game

path of player

path of ball


Grid Size:10yd squares

disc

Start cone

Taggers


Early LearnersNo. 19 “Red Light”q Dribbling

Help players to understand difference between running with the ball and dribbling under close controlPlayers all line up at one end of the grid with a ball each, the coach is at the other endOn the coach’s signal al the players dribble with the ball as quickly as possible keeping close controlWhen the coach shouts “Stop” players must stop immediately with their foot on the ballAny player who cannot stop the ball straight away goes back to the startThe first player to get over the end line wins that roundPlayers pass the ball back to next line of playersMake it competitive - award 3, 2 and 1 points for the first three places and keep score

Description

w Dribbling, keeping close control of the ballw “Little touches on the ball”w Alertness to respond to calls by coach


i Coach does not call but holds up a hand to indicate “Stop”, players need to be looking up to see signalii Players dribble the ball with their weaker footiii Players must dribble with marker cone on their head and return to the start if it falls off

Adjusting The Game

path of player

path of ball


Grid Size20x50yds

“stop”


No. 35 “Relay”q Running With the Ball

Set up the grid as shown with the poles acting as passive defendersShort queues of players begin at cones 1 and 2 as in the diagramThe first player at cone 1 runs with the ball until he is just out of range of the poleHe then makes a diagonal pass to the front player at cone 2He sprints with the ball as far as the other pole and passes to the front player at cone 1 and so on ...Make it competitive - which more than one grid which group can make most runs in given time?

Organisation

w Big first touch out of feet - straight and accuratew Look carefully at their running mechanicsw First few paces short, good arm movementw Play the ball with the front of the foot

w Look up between each touch to observe picturew Make sure ball continues to move straightw Get close control approaching polew Accurate diagonal pass into feet of next player

Coaching Points

i Adjust the length of the grid

ii Require players to do a 360o turn around pole before making the passiii Use defenders instead of poles, they can have the ball if runner fails to get control and pass at correct time

Development

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This is a simple rotational drill that allows players to practice running with the ball. Speed is becoming more of animportant feature of the modern game and none of our players will likely go on to play at a higher level unless theycan move with pace on and off the ball. A mid-fielder who can break away and launch a fast counter-attack isvaluable. Don’t let lines be too long but make sure they are getting rests and working at full speed.

path of player

path of ball


Grid Size30-50x10yds

disc

pole

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2


No. 64 “Spare Cone”q Vision and Awareness

w Speed and determination of middle playerw Clever running - feints and turnsw Alertness and reactions by all players

w “Don’t go to sleep”w Think two moves ahead, move early to coverw Communication

Coaching Points

i Start with two or more spare conesii Adjust size of circle

Development

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Arrange discs in a circle with the same number of discs as there are players in your groupPlayers stand with one foot on a discOne player goes into the middle leaving a spare disc on the perimeterOn the coach’s signal the centre player tries to claim a spare disc by getting his foot on it firstThe others need to protect the spare disc by getting a foot on it before the middle playerAs players move, others must keep adjusting to cover spare discs as they appearThe player who the coach decides failed to protect a disc is next in the middleHe can go immediately when he has touched the middle disc with his foot

Organisation

Grid Size20ydsDiameter

path of player

path of ball


disc

This very simple game is the one that players of all ages - from little ones to 18 year old elite players - ask forrepeatedly. No footballs involved but some important football skills. It will quickly show up those who have a tacticalbrain and can think ahead, and those who only react to danger long after it is too late. You decide who is at fault eachtime. Use it for a few minutes to finish a session with some fun.


Early LearnersNo. 18 “Shark”q Dribblingq Turning

Mark a circle appropriate to the size of the group, every player has a ball eachNominate a couple of players - Sharks - to stay outside the circle without a ballAll players dribble around inside the circle and the two Sharks jog around the perimeterOn the coach’s signal the Sharks have 10 seconds to kick as many balls out the circle as possibleAny players who get tackled leave the circle and the Sharks go back to joggingPlayers who are out help the coach count down 10 seconds for the next attackMake it competitive - award points to the last 2 players to survive, they become sharks next

Description

w Dribbling, keeping close control of the ballw Turning with the ballw Looking up to observe space

w Protecting the ball from pressurew Work ethic of defenders


i Reduce the size of the area to increase pressure on players on the ballii Use more than two attackersiii Once players are out they all join the next attack

Adjusting The Game

path of player

path of ball


Grid Size20x30ydDiameter

“Attack”


Early LearnersNo. 14 “Stop It”q Dribblingq Useful warm-up

All players dribble around the training pitch with a ball eachEncourage them to move with their heads up and use the spaceThe coach should call out a body part like left elbow, right shoulder, left ear etc.The players should first stop the ball with their foot and then touch the ball with that body partThey then quickly get up and carry on dribblingEncourage good work rate - Don’t be last to get back up

Description

w Dribblingw Turningw Observing space

w Useful warm-up


i Players should touch the ball with opposite side of body to the one called

Adjusting The Game

path of player

path of ball


Grid Size:Adjust forsize of group

“Left elbow”


No. 52 “Ten”q Dribblingq Turning

Define the boundaries of the practice area it’s size depending on the number of playersEvery player has a ball each and jogs around the area until the coach calls out a numberEach number relates to a different skill, build the repertoire up gradually over an extended period1 - Foot on the ball (stop/start) 5 - Outside hook turn 8 - Drag back turn2 - Swap passes with another player 6 - Matthews 9 - Scissors3 - Sprint 10 yards with the ball 7 - Juggle with the ball (set number) 10 - Cruyff turn4 - Leave ball and claim another oneMake it competitive - make 2 teams, put bibs on and give penalty point for being last to respond

Organisation

w Are players keeping the ball under close control?w Make sure heads are up as much as possiblew Are they aware of space - don’t bunchw Are they concentrating and alert to calls?

w Look at technical detail of skills - see syllabusw Can we perform moves at match pace?w Insist players aim for quality, don’t accept casual

Coaching Points

i Skills to be performed using weaker footii Add more challenging skills to the list for more capable players

Development

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Grid SizeVariable

path of player

path of ball


A very useful warm up or cool down that gives players the chance to work on a wide range of skills. Start simple withjust three or so skills and gradually build it up to ten over the course of a number of weeks. Make sure in advancethat you have enough footballs of the correct size and properly inflated. Don’t allow players to switch off and messaround, insist they make their best attempt at all the skills.

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