Written by Dave Clarke
4v1 Boxes
Players keep possession while learning to pass, move, and press in a basic 4v1 positional rondo.
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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…2v2+4 Game Agility
Agility is vital for physical performance especially in youth players who have spent time without doing physical work. It is linked to speed of play and match fitness and the ability to turn at speed and use bursts of speed to help beat players
Coaching Objectives
In this competitive game players must use movement and finding space to keep possession of the ball and make it easier to create passing lanes. Players need a high level of agility to compete.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 8 Players
- 2 x 2 bibs Bibs
- 20 x 20 y
What the Players Do
This drill is focused on using the space in and around the centre circle. Create a square around the centre circle and play a 2v2 in the central areas with four players – one on each side of the…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