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Girl shooting at goal
  • Fun Games
  • 8 -12

Fun scoring session

Difficulty

This is a great session to get young players playing the game and creating chances to score in the goal. All three parts are great fun and have good repetition for learning the coaching point.

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Bounce and Score

This fun game will give players lots of opportunities to get shots on goal from different distances.

Coaching Objectives

In this drill it is important to encourage players to create space for themselves and be creative in their movement, this will allow more shooting opportunities and combinations between players. 

Drill Setup

  • 30 Mins
  • 12 Players
  • 2 Goals
  • 10 Bibs
  • 40x30 y

What the Players Do

40x30 pitch set up with a half way line.   3 attackers and 2 defenders in each half who are locked in.    Ball starts with one of the GK, who plays to…

3 Team Finishing Game

This drill focuses on improving team play, quick transitions, and ball control in small-sided games. Players work on movement, passing accuracy, and creativity using the support of external bounce players. The 3-minute rounds encourage high intensity

Coaching Objectives

In this drill players will get lots of opportunities to practice their combinations and finishing skills. Not only is it engaging and fun, it will improve players decision making, first touch and support play. 

Drill Setup

  • 30 Mins
  • 12 Players
  • 2 Goals
  • 10 Bibs
  • 40x30 y

Technique Tips

  • Use of Bounce Players: Encourage players to utilize the bounce players frequently, promoting width and space in attack. They should look for quick 1-2 passes and use the bounce players to escape defensive pressure.

  • Passing and Movement: Focus on sharp, accurate passes and off-the-ball movement. Players should always be moving into space, creating passing lanes, and thinking one step ahead.

  • Quick Transitions: When possession is lost, players should react quickly to get into defensive positions. Transitioning rapidly from attack to defense (and vice versa) is critical.

  • Finishing: Emphasize composure in front of goal, using the bounce players to create better shooting angles and opportunities.

What the Players Do

Players split into 3 teams of 4, with 2 GKs, 2 teams playing within the practice and another team placed around the outside of the pitch.     5v5 game…

Bank or Gamble

Providing players with fun activities which are game based is a great way for players to learn, both socially and technically.

Coaching Objectives

In this drill players will get the opportunity to develop their social skills as well as individual ball skills and combination play within small sided games.  

 

Drill Setup

  • 30 Mins
  • 8 Players
  • 2 Goals
  • 8 Bibs
  • 35x25 y

What the Players Do

Area 35x25 area, with players, split into 2 teams.   Players play 4v4, GK’s optional. Aim of the drill is to try and score in opponent's goal. When…

Session Overview 1/5

  • 1.

    Bounce and Score

    This fun game will give players lots of opportunities…
  • 2.

    3 Team Finishing Game

    This drill focuses on improving team play, quick…
  • 3.

    Bank or Gamble

    Providing players with fun activities which are game…

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