Written by Tanya Oxtoby
Passing through central areas
This warm up works for teams that build up from the back through midfield and into attack passing between the lines using vertical pass. Players use fast combinations with the ball moving at speed.
Coaching Objectives
- Support play with good position
- Scan before receiving
- Be diagonal to the ball
- Pass into player's runs
- Receive on the back foot
- Be open to the play when receiving
- Vertical passes between the lines
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 6 and upwards Players
- 2 Bibs
- 40 x 20 y
What the Players Do
Split the area into three zones with outer zone 15 x 20 yards and central zone of 10 x 20 yards with pairs of players running through the course. They use different combinations with the yellow…Playing Through, Around or Over
We want to encourage players to be positive in their mindset, and play forward when the opportunity presents itself. In this activity players will have a chance to play forward passes under pressure either over, around or through.
Coaching Objectives
This drill will work on players ability to create and exploit passing lanes, and play forward under pressure either around through or over opponents. The defenders will be looking at making play as predictable as possible and their 1 v 1 defending. They will also have the opportunity to work on their ability to start a counter press and finish a counter attack as the practice progresses
Drill Setup
- 20 mins Mins
- 17 Players
- 2 Goals
- 5 blue 5 yellow 5 dark blue Bibs
- 60 x 40 +8 y
What the Players Do
Area 60x40 with a 8 yard pocket of space centrally. Three teams of 5 players (this can be varied depending on numbers) one team in each of the three zones 2 gk’s. Practice starts with…Playing Forward Under Pressure
We want to encourage players to play forward when the opportunity presents itself, and support play as quickly as possible. In this activity players will have a chance maintain possession in tight areas, and play forward as soon as the time is right
Coaching Objectives
This drill will work on players ability to maintain possession under pressure, create supporting angles early, and play forward to the target player when the time is right and support the forward pass. The defenders will be looking at making play as predictable as possible and transition forward themselves when they win the ball.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 8 Players
- 4 target goals Goals
- 3 yellow 3 blue 2 red Bibs
- 30 x 30 y
Technique Tips
- Passing: Emphasize crisp, accurate passes with proper weight to ensure control and maintain possession.
- Movement:
- Encourage players to move into open spaces to create passing lanes.
- Stress supporting runs after playing into the target.
- Finishing: Focus on composure and technique for one-touch finishes.
- Defensive Positioning: Highlight the importance of cutting passing lanes and pressing intelligently.
What the Players Do
2 teams of 3 players (this can be varied depending on numbers) with a target player in the end zones for both teams. Practice starts always starts with the deepest target player who cant come out…Continue Reading For Free
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