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Pinball

Team stay in own half, except for 2 players from each team who are put in the other section. Each team shoots at earliest opportunity. Start the game with one ball and build it up to a number of balls. The two players in the opposite half score from rebounds or interceptions.

Conditioned games

Run out to the player - 1v1

Set up a line of defenders on both sides of your 18 yard box and two lines of attackers roughly in line with the edge of the center circle. On the coach's call the attackers should sprint towards the goal. At the same time the defender should run out and try to do the following: Get themselves between the attacker and the goal. Try to channel the attacker out towards the wing. Slow the attacker down to force their head down. If possible make the interception

Defending

Through Ball in the Triangle

Set up a rectangle, 15x10m, with a player on each corner plus two defending players inside the grid with bibs on. The outside players must try to stretch the two defenders in order to make space for the diagonal pass. In order to do this they can pass laterally and use dummy passes to send the defenders. Players keep count of how many diagonal passes they have completed.

Possession

Through Pass

4 players have to try and play the ball from one side of the area to the other by passing it between or around the 2 players in the middle area. 5 interceptions, then swap.

Passing and Receiving

Transition Game

Station four players in each grid, with one ball per practice. The white team start with possession of the ball. Player 1 on the white team passes the ball into the opposing area. The white team can then send two players into the opposing area to defend. A goal is scored when the blue team makes 5 consecutive passes without an interception. Repeat in the opposite direction.

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Transition Game Conditioned ga...

Station four players in each grid, with one ball per practice. The white team start with possession of the ball. Player 1 on the white team passes the ball into the opposing area. The white team can then send two players into the opposing area to defend. A goal is scored when the blue team makes 5 consecutive passes without an interception. Repeat in the opposite direction.

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Through Ball in the Triangle P...

Set up a rectangle, 15x10m, with a player on each corner plus two defending players inside the grid with bibs on. The outside players must try to stretch the two defenders in order to make space for the diagonal pass. In order to do this they can pass laterally and use dummy passes to send the defenders. Players keep count of how many diagonal passes they have completed.

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Wide Slalom Run Agility - Foot...

Poles set far apart in a zig zag formation. Player runs from one to the next focussing on change of direction and pace.

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Instep to Instep, then Lateral...

Amalgamation of the previous 2 practices. On the spot move the ball from instep to instep. On coach's command, drag ball laterally using the sole of the boot twice, before playing it back to the starting position with the instep.

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Run out to the player - 1v1 De...

Set up a line of defenders on both sides of your 18 yard box and two lines of attackers roughly in line with the edge of the center circle.On the coach's call the attackers should sprint towards the goal. At the same time the defender should run out and try to do the following:Get themselves between the attacker and the goal.Try to channel the attacker out towards the wing.Slow the attacker down to force their head down.If possible make the interception

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Two Balls: 2 v 1 Grid Game 2 C...

Set up a 5x5 metre grid with three players and two balls. The defending player starts in the middle of the grid, facing the two attackers. When everyone is ready the two attackers both set off and try to run out any side of the grid without being tackled by the defender.

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Touchdown Football Conditioned...

Two teams try and score by running the ball into their opponent's scoring zone and stopping the ball dead. Rules are: 1. You can only pass backwards. 2. The defensive players are not allowed to go beyond the line of the ball. 3.  Players can run with the ball and tackle. 4. If this game is spoilt by too many tackles, then change the rules to rugby league (the attacking team can have their attack broken down 6 times before having to give possession to the other side).

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instep pass Passing and Receiv...

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1 vs 1 - Under Pressure Dribbl...

The red player attacks the blue player in the area between the blue cones. The blue player cannot tackle but can only put red player under pressure.

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Pass Through the Gate Passing ...

In pairs, players pass the ball to each other through a gate, or through a hurdle.

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Total Soccer Conditioned games...

Play a game of 3 v 3. Each team elects a goalkeeper that is allowed to use their hands in the defensive area as well as go forward as an outfield player. Rotate keepers every 2 minutes. Select scores for various skills demonstrated.

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Interceptor Possession - Socce...

Four players with one ball can only be outside the square of cones. Only one defender is allowed inside the square. The players on the outside have to pass the ball through the square to score a goal. The ball must remain on the floor. The player in the middle tries to intercept the ball. Players should move the ball around at speed to move the defender out of position and create pass to pass across the square.

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Wingmen Conditioned games - Fo...

Played across a half pitch. The red team have a player outside the dotted lines - to promote the use of width. The blue team must play inside the middle channel, and score between either of their two smaller goals.

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Working up to 11 v 11 principl...

Objective: Application of the individual & unit patterns/movements of defending with a 8 v 8 practice.Detail:Set up - Half a full size pitch with sidelines brought in 10m or 70 x 50 marked out.Split the players into 2 balanced groups of 8.Give each team a scenario for the game (for example Team A are losing 2-1 with 15 minutes to go).Select a team captain who will work with their team to discuss a strategy & tactics.Individual, unit & teams roles and responsibilities when defending (out of possession).When, where, what, how & why to press in specific areas of the pitch.Hunting in packsGoalkeepers angles & distances in relation to the defensive structure.

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Junior Defending - Making sure all players are covered

Teach all your players how to stand up and resist the temptation to dive in. Instead jockey players and wait for the right moment to make the interception!

Intercepting Passes

Turn defence into attack in an instant by stepping in front of the opposition and intercepting the passes to spring a counter attack.

Aerial Passing - Switch it like Beckham

Get your players' to look up, spot the player in space and play an accurate aerial pass to release the player in space.

Off the Ball Movement and Patterns of Play

Banish the bad habit of ball watching once and for all and get your team looking up and moving for one another to create more passing opportunities for one another

First Defender Technique - Stand up and hold them up!

Teach your defenders resist diving in and stand up to hold up attackers when they're the first line of defence!

Turning defence into attack - Early ball distribution

Stop your players ball-watching and encourage them to make space, pass the ball and drive up the pitch, transitioning quickly from back to attack!
interception ANSWERS
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hello ive got a under 10s team im trying to make them?

hello ive got a under 10s team im trying to make them pass and move and get the player who has the ball support we are playing seven a side at the moment i play 3-2-1

gavin prince Coach, England

whats te

whats the key teaching points

Hinchingbrooke Students Coach, England

STRIKER VS DEFENDER SESSION HE...

IS THERE ANY SESSIONS THAT CAN IMPROVE STRIKERS AND DEFENDERS IN 1V1 SITUATIONS FROM CROSSES AND FROM STRAIGHT ON

Tom England Coach, England

hello ive got a under 10s team...

hello ive got a under 10s team im trying to make them pass and move and get the player who has the ball support we are playing seven a side at the moment i play 3-2-1

gavin prince Coach, England
interception COMMUNITY DRILLS
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Position specific

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Defending the house (O)

Copy of Position specific

Orbit

Creating space (Global drill)

Playing out from the back /playing with wingers

Rondo Transition - 6v6

4 v 4 passing wide transition play

Activity: 9:45 - 10:00: Olympic Handball

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