Name: | Steven Killeen |
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City: | Mississauga |
Country: | Canada |
Membership: | Adult Member |
Sport: | Football/Soccer |
Moment of the game - We Have The Ball
-fastest ways forwards
-find the pockets
-keep ball with a purpose
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Organization
-10 players
-2x 20x20 area (split into 2x 10x10 boxes)
-see diagram for equipment and set-up
Activity
-A quick movement/reaction game to help the players work on changes of direction, acceleration/deceleration, and quick decision-making. Four players start on the corners and their objective is to attempt to switch spots with another player without getting their spot taken by the middle player. The middle player can call switch after 30 seconds if they haven't moved. The last player to a corner spot becomes the middle player.
Key Coaching Questions
-what types of movements will help you be successful at this game?
-what signals are you looking for from the middle player?
-how can you communicate with the other outside players to be successful?
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Organization
-10 players
-2x 20x20 area (split into 2x 10x10 boxes)
-see diagram for equipment and set-up
Activity
-A technical passing and receiving activity. The players set-up with four on the corners with one in the middle. Use this shape to create different passing combinations. Change middle player often, work in both directions, and encourage using both feet
Variations
-middle player works for 1 minute passing and receiving around to the outside players
-combination shown - pass into middle, switch out to other corner, along the outside - and repeat
-combination - pass into middle, turn and play out opposite side, pass along the outside - and repeat
Key Coaching Questions
-what is important with our pass for it to be more easily received?
-how can your body position/first touch make the pass easier to do?
-how can communication help keep the tempo up and moving well?
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Organization
-10 players
-28x15 area (4x 7x15 zones)
-see diagram for equipment and set-up
Activity
-Each team is split into 2/3s. Put the mini groups into alternate areas. The aim is to pass to your teammates across the opposing teams area without losing possession and then to score into one of the 3 mini nets. Teams can intercept the opposing teams ball when it is being passed through their area and can try and keep possession of 2 balls.Key Coaching Questions
- Decision making
- Good control
- Replace the space
Arrival Activity/Warm-Up (10 mins)
Organization
-10 players
-30x30 area
-see diagram for equipment and set-up
Activity
The players are encouraged to be creative in the space and the cones - whether that be dribble throughout the area around the different cones, pass to a team mate, or try some ball juggling
Key Coaching Questions
-Can you us speed and balance to hanging directions quickly?
-Can you keep the ball close and take lots of touches?
-Can you be awareness of space and players around you?