Written by Dave Clarke
Movement to Receive
Coaching movement is not about using lots of equipment it is about engaging your players to making short, sharp moves with good body position to receive the ball including timing of runs
Coaching Objectives
To coach movement we are looking to work with the ball to improve speed of play, weight of the pass, accuracy and movement to receive the ball. This includes body positions and dribbling with the ball at pace. Look for players putting in the effort to get to the next position and be looking for the next pass.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- Squad Players
- 20 x 20 y
What the Players Do
In diagram 1 the player with the ball runs dribbles to the middle player. The middle player dribbles to the player at the far en who dribbles to the cones and passes back to the start. The next player…4v1 Boxes
Players keep possession while learning to pass, move, and press in a basic 4v1 positional rondo.
Coaching Objectives
To develop players’ passing accuracy, movement along lines, pressing skills, and spatial awareness in a fun, high-repetition environment.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- 5 Players
- 1 Bibs
- 10 x 10 y
Technique Tips
- Receive with an open body to see the field.
- Use the inside of the foot for controlled, accurate passes.
- Move immediately after passing to become an option again.
- Defenders: angle your run to block passing lanes, not just chase the ball.
What the Players Do
Mark a 10x10-yard square using cones. Position 1 player on each side of the square (on the lines, not corners). Place 1 player inside the square as the defender. The 4 outside players…Move to the Pass
In this warm up the players dribble, pass then move to receive the ball. It helps with balance and agility before a game
Coaching Objectives
Moving after the pass is a key part of a possession game. If players pass then do not move to support the pass it leads to moves breaking down.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- Squad Players
- 10 x 10 y
What the Players Do
Set up a cone at one end and another cone facing it 10 yards away. Players work in threes. One player stands on the cones at each side of the area and one player works. The working player dribbles…Continue Reading For Free
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