Normal match (5v5 or less), but 1 team has a secret mission to carry out for [5] mins. Goals are worth 5 pts. Break/feedback every [5] mins. Secret Missions: One team must take the ball around a corner cone and cross before scoring. One team gets 1pt for hitting the ball against a defenderâs foot. One team canât attack through a central no-go box (ball mustnât pass through it). One team gets 1pt for lifting their passes (not above shin height though). One team must pass within 3 touches, or it's a turnover. Feedback Questions: What was the other teamâs secret mission? Did you complete your mission? Why/why not? Did it help your team play better? Why/why not? Variations: Rearrange the teams mark out a scoring zone or D / score from anywhere Bonus points can be awarded each time a mission is completed
The secret missions can be adapted to suit whatever the focus of the session is.
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