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I have been planning a sessions for 70-80 kids using 4 grids. Each grid has 1-2 coaches with 2-3 drills, then we rotate grids after 8-10 minutes. We have had success so far but are moving indoors and would love more ideas for drills. Each grid has 15-17 kids. They are U 7/8 co-ed and the session is one hour.
Aimee DunnCoach, Canada
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Tom BeanCoach, England
Hi Aimee,
It sounds like you`re going to have a lot on your hands! When moving inside, obviously you will be restricted by space, therefore it`s a great opportunity to work on your players finer skills that requires less space.
I like using short passing and moving drills within small spaces to encourage them to recognise how to create and utilise space within tight areas. The drill attached really emphasises the players first touch to open up for the next pass, plus encourages players to re-lead for the next pass.
You can add these ideas into a drill with a larger group in a given space. They have to make the connections with two touches without running into each other or losing the ball.
I hope this helps!
2 touch 3's Passing
DESCRIPTION
Set up as shown with 2 cones (the disatance of which between can be modified depending on ability or challenge you want to set your players). 1 player on each cone and 1 player in the middle, 1 ball between the 3. Players always take 2 touches, the ball is moved from one end, into the middle man and then to the other end before the sequence is repeated from the other side.
2 touch 3's Passing
DESCRIPTION
Set up as shown with 2 cones (the disatance of which between can be modified depending on ability or challenge you want to set your players). 1 player on each cone and 1 player in the middle, 1 ball between the 3. Players always take 2 touches, the ball is moved from one end, into the middle man and then to the other end before the sequence is repeated from the other side.
