Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): CG: RWB

Conditioned Game (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 30 x 20 yard area set up as shown

2. 12 players (3 teams of 4, 1 team resting) set up as shown

3. 1 ball (additional balls situated around the outside)

Instructions:

1. Each player is assigned a letter, A , B, C or D

2. Opposing players are paired with their opposite letter, and may only steal from this player

3. If defensive player steals from the wrong partner, a free kick is awarded

4. Goal is scored by dribbling through central goal at opposing end

5. If ball goes out, team restarts with a pass or dribble in

6. If goal is scored, conceding team restart with a dribble in from own end line

7. First team to score wins, with losing team switching with resting team

Coaching Points:

1. Controlled approach

2. Engage defender at speed by attacking front foot

3. Timing of move – just outside tackling radius

4. Body shape – low centre of gravity

5. Change of speed and direction

6. Head up accelerate away

Progressions:

1. P – Defensive players can steal from their nominated partner, plus one other

2. P – Increase to 40 x 30 yard area