Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): ASE G03 Emerald - Improving practice intensity through SSG II

2v2 Flying changes after throw-in (15 mins)

Setup:

60x40 grid split in half

Big goals on ends, 2 small goals at half as shown.

2 teams

Activity:

2v2 Flying changes where one team scores in big goal (with GK) and other scores in counter goals.

Ball always comes in off a throw-in from side (both teams).

If GK saves ball, it's still in play (play out).

Middle team should switch up the side they are attacking against each time to vary who they match up with.

Play for 7 minutes and then teams switch roles. Also switch GKs.

**Record top 3-5 scores (individual) for 2v2s

**GKs keep track of goal given up (least gets a point)

4v1/3v1 (15 mins)

Setup:

8x8 grid (as many as needed)

Groups of 5

Activity:

4v1 rondo rules

Play 45 second games

Only defender can score: each time they steal ball or attackers make mistake

Progress to 3v1 (relax rules; defender scores by dribbling out of box)

** Record top 5 scores from 4v1 and 3v1

3 team transition rondo (20 mins)

Intervals:

2 min work + 1 min rest x 6 reps = 18 min

Setup:

40x40 grid partitioned into 1/3s (middle grid only needs to be 5 yards wide)

counter goals behind each endline

3 teams of 5

Activity:

Attackers can switch play after 5 passes

Defending team scores points by winning ball:

1 point --> win ball and play to players in middle zone

3 points --> win ball and score in goal