Making Play Predictable
By Sean Pearson Area Size: Quarter or Half field (depending on age of players) Teams: 15 – 20 mins Players: 7 v 7 Objectives To stop forward penetration To force sideways and backwards passes Set-Up 2...
View ArticleDecisions After the Press
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 28 x 32 Yards Time: 15 mins Players: 4 v 4 + 1 Objectives To force turnovers with a connected press. To keep the ball afterwards and be able to make a quick decision on what...
View ArticlePossession with Transition
By Steven Smith Over the River Objectives: Increase possession skills while training fitness and transition. Increase the ability to defend in small groups. Set-Up This activity is designed to increase...
View ArticleLong Pass Accuracy and Aerial Control
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 42 x 36 yards Time: 20 mins Players: 4 v 4 + 5 Objectives To decide the where, when and how to play a long aerial pass To decide early which body part to use to execute a...
View ArticleAttacking Transition
By Sean Pearson Area Size: 45 length, 5 yards wider than the penalty area on each side. Time: 15 mins Players: 7 v 6 Objectives To understand if the team can counter attack or maintain possession To...
View ArticleWinning the Ball in the Middle Third
By Sean Pearson Area: 40 x 32 yards (2 x {8×32} 1 x {24×32}) Time: 15 mins Players: 6 v 6 + 2 Objectives To recognize where to pressure in the middle third To win the ball in the middle third and...
View ArticleDifferent Types of Crosses
By Sean Pearson Area: 40 x 30 yards Time: 20 mins Players: 6 v 6 Objectives To understand the different types of cross To understand when to use a certain cross Set Up Three areas, 2 end zones 10 x 30...
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