Written by Dave Clarke
8v3 Possession Game
This game is played at a good tempo that the coach needs to control. It works on all possession and pressing skills.
Coaching Objectives
This is all about passing versus pressing with lots of ball skills involved to keep the ball away from the pressers. They must have one person pressing and two covering.
The game has 8 players on the outside of the circle with 3 players inside the circle.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 11 Players
- 3 Bibs
- 25 y
What the Players Do
The team on the outside must keep hold of the ball from the three pressing players, with good passing. The aim of the game is to split the defenders with a pass which is worth 2 points all other…4v4+2 Positioning Game
Creating triangles with other team mates is key to this game with plenty of link up opportunities but beware the press it can catch you out!
Coaching Objectives
Good passing technique with players using the passing lanes and creating space in different areas of the pitch.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 10 Players
- 6 Bibs
- 15 x 20 y
What the Players Do
You need two teams of 4 players and 2 magic men who play for the team in possession making it 6 v 4 to whoever is in possession. Using triangles and passing lanes the team keeps the ball for as long…Rondo 6+2v3
Playing in a Rondo players work on passing under pressure and defending against transitions. Passing between defending players is a key element in attacking play and helps players to take advantage in counter attacks and overload situations
Coaching Objectives
Look for good passing and receiving, first touch should be good enough to put the ball into a good angle for passing to an open player. All the elements of a game are present and should be looked for, movement, support, passing are key but also communication, and passing routes are important in keeping possession and ultimately making the overload count. You want to see triangles played from the outside players into the inside players – this is a good way to coach passes into and out of midfield with youth players.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 11 Players
- 3 Bibs
- 15 x 15 y
What the Players Do
Six players are outside the circle with two team mates inside the circle. They are up against three pressing players who are intent on winning the ball. The 6 outer players and the 2 inside…Continue Reading For Free
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