Written by Dave Clarke
One Touch Rondo
One touch possession is a very difficult way to keep possession but if you coach your players this way it will accelerate their development.
Coaching Objectives
Keeping the ball one touch under pressure works on player reactions, anticipation, ball skills, passing and receiving.
Set up with 6 possession players on the outside of the area and 2 players on the inside.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 8 Players
- 2 Bibs
- 14 x 7 y
Technique Tips
First touch key to control and passing the ball to keep possession.
Players should be looking around to see where the space is before they receive the ball so they can pass quickly into a player in space.
What the Players Do
The six players try to keep possession of the ball using one touch. The players in the middle defend and try to intercept or recover the ball as quickly as possible. The player who loses the ball…Basketball Style Passing
This is a different sort of warm up, it is using the hands like a basketball or netball style of passing to get players muscles moving
Coaching Objectives
Passing and moving using the hands is a great fun way of getting players warmed up and moving around with tactical passing on the menu.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- Squad Players
- 6 Bibs
- 20 x 20 y
Technique Tips
- Body Positioning: Remind players to maintain a balanced and athletic stance with knees slightly bent to facilitate quick movement and passing.
- Communication: Encourage players to communicate with their teammates by calling for the ball and providing feedback on the quality of passes.
- Passing Technique: Emphasize proper passing technique, including the use of the appropriate surface of the foot, follow-through, and weight of the pass.
What the Players Do
Mark out an area, I use 20 x 20 yards with a squad of 12 but you could use any size to fit the numbers in your squad. Simply split players into two teams and play a possession game. You can…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…Continue Reading For Free
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