SAP Session – Game 8

SAP Session – Game 8

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CORE SKILLS –Striking the Ball, First Touch

Grid Size:

• 20m x 20m*

*Guide only, adjust according to numbers, age, ability, etc.

Players:

• 12

Aim Of The Game:

• Complete passes with your teammates while avoiding the dribblers.

Explanation:

• Divide players into three teams and set up as shown. There should be one Red and one Blue per square, with players restricted to that square.

• Yellows will need a ball each, while the Reds and Blues will only require one ball per team[Pic.1].

Soccer players in formation.

• The game begins with both teams passing a ball amongst themselves. Reds can only pass to Reds, and Blues to Blues [Pic.2].

• Players are free to move within their squares to create possible passing lanes, whilst being aware of the other teams movements.

• Players are notallowed to pass back to the player that they received the ball from. This rule will help circulate the ball around the area and ensure more touches for each player.

Soccer players in formation.

• Once the teams have completed a few passes, allow the Yellow team to enter the area.

• The Yellows are free to go wherever they want, with the aim of trying to disrupt the passing of the Reds & Blues. They do this by dribbling their balls in the way of players who are trying to connect passes (no tackling).

• It's up to the Reds & Blues to adjust their position if any Yellows are blocking their passing or receiving options[Pic.3].  

Soccer players in formation.

• After a minute, swap the roles.

• After a few rounds, turn it into a competition. Get one player from each team to shout out the completed passes as they happen. The first team to ten passes is the winner.

More Advanced:

• Limit the touches e.g. 2-touch.

Less Advanced:

• Increase the size of the area.

• Stagger the dribblers e.g. every 10 seconds another dribbler enters the area