SAP Session – Game 5
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CORE SKILLS –Striking the Ball, First Touch
Grid Size:
• 30m x 30m*
*Guide only, adjust accordingly.
Players:
• 12
Explanation:
• Divide players into two teams and spread out inside the area [Pic.1]
• The Coach begins the game by playing a ball anywhere into the area.
• The first thought for both teams is to complete at least one pass.
• After the first pass, teammates should look to make runs out of the area in order to receive a pass [Pic.2].
• The defending team must remain inside the area and try to prevent the opposition passing to players who have made runs outside.
• If a player completes a pass to a teammate who has run to receive beyond the area, that team receives a point (Reds) [Pic.3].
• The Coach restarts the game by playing a new ball into the area.
• The first team to five points is the winner.
More Advanced:
• Teams must complete a higher amount of passes before they can score.
• Maximum two touch for players.
Less Advanced:
• Overload with two Neutral players (5v5 + 2).
• Make the area bigger.
Other possibilities:
• After a point is recorded, the scoring player can continue the game by either passing in or dribbling in.