Written by Dave Clarke
Move to the Pass
In this warm up the players dribble, pass then move to receive the ball. It helps with balance and agility before a game
Coaching Objectives
Moving after the pass is a key part of a possession game. If players pass then do not move to support the pass it leads to moves breaking down.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- Squad Players
- 10 x 10 y
What the Players Do
Set up a cone at one end and another cone facing it 10 yards away. Players work in threes. One player stands on the cones at each side of the area and one player works. The working player dribbles…Play Fast in Crowded Areas
Penalty areas are usually pretty crowded places with a chaotic movements when the ball is played in. This drill replicates the chaos.
Coaching Objectives
Individual skills are important in tight areas of the pitch with quick passing and one touch play key as is shooting when players spot openings.
You need three teams of 4 and a goalkeeper. Two teams play inside the penalty area with one team on the outside.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 13 Players
- 1 Goals
- 6 Bibs
- Penalty Box y
What the Players Do
The team on the outside of the penalty area play for the team in possession on the inside. The two teams of four on the inside must try to keep possession and create goal scoring opportunities. The…Holding The Ball in Key Areas
Holding on to the ball in key areas like playing out from the back and around the penalty area are vital to any successful team.
Coaching Objectives
Coach your player to win battles for possession in the three areas of the pitch defence, midfield and attack in this drill.
You need two teams of 6 players and 2 magic men who play for the team in possession. Place a pole on each side of the large square (cones will do if you have no poles).
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 14 Players
- 6 Goals
- 7 Bibs
- 40 x 40 y