Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): passing short long switching play

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short/long passing/ combination and switching play

designed for a large group.

8/10 target/support players around box. 6x4 grid inside (5x5)

inside players start with ball each dribble through two grids and make a short or long pass to outside player and then look to recieve inside a different grid.

players look to make as many short and long passes as possible in the space of two min periods. outside players can recieve and trun x 2 to allow recieving player to find a new box?

use mannequins to add extra tasks for both sets of players when passing or receiving.

swap inside with outside players.

progress 1. players always look to take first touch away from the side they have just recieived (side on back foot to play into forward space)

no 2 players allowed in the same box to pass find an empty box!

prgression 2 pair inside players must pass and play in dif squares when receiving on every pass. can players play on one or two touch?

change blue mannequins to defenderswho cannot double up in a grid square!

last progression - outside player can play into any pair who sets the inside partner to play third man running (outside player) who recieves. FIRST PLAYER IN SEQUENCE REPLACES OUTSIDE PLAYER.

this game could also be used as a comp, allow players to score points depending on which grid theyre in when passing to outside players(further away. more points). this will enocourage longer passes / switching play.

KTA

AVAILABILITY

BODYSHAPE

COMMUNICATION

VISION TO SEE GOOD LONG RANGE PASSES

QUALITY OF TOUCH

GOOD SUPPORTING MOVEMENT OFF THE BALL

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