Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Pinball

Pinball (15 mins)

Pinball

- Split the group into 2 teams

- Designate them an end of the pitch with a goal to defend and an opposing goal to score in each

- Each player has a number, ascending from 1, on each team that matches a player of similar ability on the other team

- When the coach calls a number the two players play 1v1

- All other player line up across the pitch behind the goal and byline of their end

- If a player scores they stay on and the coach calls a number for the next player of the other team

- If a player shoots and the ball goes wide then a resting player can block it and join in to make it 2v1

- If the ball goes off on either side then the game resets and the coach calls a new number

- If shots keep going wide to players on the opposing team then players can keep adding to the pitch as long as they block it and dribble the ball back on

- The defending player may use their hands inside the penalty area

- The team with the most goals after 5 minutes wins

- Best of 3

Easier - Create goalkeeper boxes for the defending player to remain in when out of possession and/or play 2v1

Harder - Use smaller goals

Technical Points:

- Get close to goal to make shot easier

- Try to pass the ball into the corner past the goalkeeper with inside of the foot

- Possible to beat the goalkeeper if they come out too far