Written by Dave Clarke
Build Up Possession
If you work this drill, you will find your team will keep the ball longer in attacking positions and ultimately this will lead to more goals
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Coaching Objectives
Keeping possession of the ball in attacking situations needs awareness, passing and receiving skills and speed of play.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- 4 Players
- 10x10 y
What the Players Do
For this drill you need four players, four cones and two balls. Play for 10 minutes. Set up the drill in a y shape with a server at the bottom of the Y, a working player in the middle and a server…Under Pressure Passing
When players are pressed, they need to be able to pass the ball quickly and accurately. Ensure that your players can keep possession no matter how intense the pressure
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Coaching Objectives
Enhance possession skills, spatial awareness, and quick decision-making in a competitive, small-sided game environment.
Develop players' ability to maintain possession under pressure, improve passing accuracy, and enhance movement off the ball.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- 12 Players
- 2 Sets of 4 Bibs
- 20x20 y
Technique Tips
- Passing: Emphasize crisp, accurate passing to keep possession.
- Movement: Encourage constant movement to create passing options and avoid being marked.
- Communication: Players should communicate effectively to manage pressure and identify passing lanes.
What the Players Do
For this drill you need four quadrants of 10x10 yards with a diamond of 2x2 yards in the centre as shown below, 12 players, bibs, cones and balls. Play for 10 minutes. Split your players into three…End Zone Scrimmage
Split defences with accurate through balls that create goal scoring opportunities
Coaching Objectives
Scoring in this game is from a ball played through into the end zone like through pass to split a defence. Also incorporates passing, pressing, dribbling and tackling.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 11 Players
- 5 Bibs
- 40 x 30 y