Craig Birtwistle
| Name: | Craig Birtwistle |
|---|---|
| City: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
To improve dribbling with pressure on back

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Description:
Players are split into 4 groups. 2 groups per field. 1vs2 and 3vs4.
When coach shouts go players race with the ball to the other side of the field and be the first to score. Coach is ref and gives 3 points to each winner. Players must start on red cone and must stay on their side of the field (seperated by middle orange cone.
Coaching Points:
Big touches, big strides and angle last touch to be able to shoot.

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Description:
Now players work in pairs when coach shouts go yellow player with the ball must race to the other side to score. Once past the blue cone the player in black can chase them. If the player scores they get 3 points if the defender catches them and kicks the ball away they get one point. Partners swich their role every time.
Coaching Points:
Big touches, big strides, dont be concerned about the defender keep going forward, angle last touch to be able to shoot.

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Description:
Steal the bacon. Group is split into 4 teams and each player is given a number. Coach shouts a number that number then enters the field and tries to score on any of the other 3 goals (can not score on their own goal).
Coaching Points:
Find the space and penetrate quickly.

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Description:
Small Sided Scrimmage
Coaching Points:
Highlight the topic of the evening
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Arrival Scrimmage (15 mins)
Description:
As players arrive put them in an arrival scrimmage.
Coaching Points:
No coaching just let them play.