Written by Andy Maciel
7v7 to 9v9: small sided game 7v5
In this small sided game start with overloads to goal then play a 7v5 game with one team of 7 attacking the main goal and the defending team of 5 blocking through midfield to push attacks wide
Coaching Objectives
The drill should bring out
- Speed of thought/decisions
- Reaction to transition
- Think next action
- Communication
- Awareness
- 1 V 1 competence
- Finishing
Can you see what you want to see in the game?
Decision & execution of decision in relation to Position Moment Direction & Speed?
Individual performance within team performance?
Drill Setup
- 30 Mins
- 13 Players
- 1 main 3 target Goals
- 5 Bibs
- Half pitch y
What the Players Do
Start with overloads to goal Players are split into two teams, a yellow and a blue team. The players go against their oppponents and the goalkeeper in this order: 1 blue v GK 2…7v7 to 9v9 Directional Possession Game
In this directional game working with players in 9v9 teams look to exploit space by drawing opponents with the movement of the ball and create overloads to keep possession
Coaching Objectives
- Quality of pass
- Body position to receive
- Playing in 180 (try to see both edge players at all times),
- Movement to create passing lines, triangles, minimum touches.
- Draw opponent with movement of the ball, exploit space / overload created.
Drill Setup
- 30 Mins
- 12 Players
- 6 Bibs
- 40 x 30 y
What the Players Do
Directional possession game; Teams have 2 players diagonally opposite each other on edge of grid. When playing to player on edge of grid he must come into main area and a teammate rotates out (this…7v7 to 9v9: Basic actions
The objective is to pass and control the ball with speed and precision, focusing on timing movement well and body position in this basic action warm up.
Coaching Objectives
Look for good passing, calling for the ball and movement to receive the ball, actions are important to get players doing them without having to think.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- Squad Players
- 12 x 12 y
What the Players Do
Place the mannequins in the centre and the cones 12 yards apart. The action is mirrored and starts at A and D with two balls working at the same time. Sequence: Player A touches ball out of feet…Continue Reading For Free
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