SAP Session – Game 5

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]

Soccer players in formation.

• 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].

Soccer players in formation.

• 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].  

Soccer players in formation.

•  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.