Discovery Phase Session – Game 5
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Core skills being developed –Striking the Ball, 1v1
Grid Size:
• 20m x 20m**Guide only, adjust according to numbers, age, ability, etc.
Aim Of The Game:
• To score in one of the two goals, while under pressure from a chasing defender.
Explanation:
• Set up the area as shown [Pic.1].
• Each player will need a ball apart from the two goalkeepers.
• The Reds will start off as attackers and the Yellows as defenders.
• The Yellow player begins with a ball-manipulation exercise as specified by the coach e.g. toe taps, tick-tocks, sole only, outside/inside of foot, juggle & catch, etc.
• The Red player then passes his ball through the gate before giving chase [Pic.2].
• As soon as the Red player passes the ball, the Yellow player is allowed to leave his ball and give chase also.
• The game now becomes a 1v1 with players allowed to score in either goal [Pic.3].
• Generally the player that passes the ball through the gate will react quickest to become the attacker, so it's important to swap the roles regularly.
More Advanced:
• Strike the ball through the gate using least preferred foot.
Less Advanced:
• The Yellow player faces away from the Red so he must listen out (rather than watch) for the ball being passed.
• Start the Yellow player further back.
• Remove the goalkeepers and replace the big goals with smaller pop ups.