Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Cops and Robbers

Screen 1 (10 mins)

Cops and Robbers game

Aim:

Cops start with a ball each and robbers start without a ball. 

Cops must dribble and keep their ball away from the robbers who are trying to steal it. 

Should the robber steal the ball they must dribble it to the bank which then means the cop is out of the game.

The game continues until there is one cop left with their ball. 

Coaching points: 

Get your body between the ball and the robber to stop it being stolen. 

When dribbling using small touches keeps the ball close to you. 

When being pressed by the robbers can you manipulate your body by feinting and dipping your shoulders to get away from the robber. 

Get your head up and find space to stand a better chance of winning. 

Progression: 

When the cop gets caught they can come back in if they complete a challenge (Keepy ups or Toe taps) doing this will mean no one sits out for extended periods of time and can be useful if you feel as though games are taking a while to finish.