10 players Time: 10 minutes Equipment: 24 flat disks or 6 flat disks and 18 cones, 10 bibs - 5 each of two different colours, minimum 3 footballs, 2 goals This drill will be a 5v5 game of football. Participants will split into two teams of 5 and play against each other. The pitch will be roughly 30m by 25m and include a goal at either end. The aim of the game is to score the most goals within the time limit. Condition: The main condition of the game will be that if the ball is won in the attacking third and a goal is scored, the goal will be worth 3 goals. If the ball is won in the middle third, scoring a goal will be worth 2. If the ball is won in the defensive third, a goal from that possession will be worth 1. Variations/challenges: Increase/decrease touch limit Introducing a "one touch finish" rule Changing player positions Introducing different ways to score
Being compact and forcing one way Structure of the press - closest player goes to the ball, closing down the next best option and keeping compact so the ball can't be played to the striker Recognising triggers These can be implemented through drive-bys, fly-bys and through the third point will be delivered through a coaching process.
This practice has no coaching points
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