Movement

Time: 30 | Age groups: U12-U16, U17+

Aims and outcomes

Players will understand:

• How movement fits into the principles of play
• What is meant by movement
• The different ways to move
• How movement fits into tactic

The team will benefit from:

• Understanding why they focus on certain skills and tactics in training
• Knowing how to attack more effectively in a game situation

What you'll need

Different class types required different resources. This table sets out what we think you'll need in each scenario, but feel free to amend it if you find something that works for you.

Resources

Downloads may open in your browser, depending on your settings. Once you have saved the file, click the back button to return to this table.

File	Download
Lesson Plan
Slides
Presentation notes
Handout
Quiz
Certificate

Activities

When you've delivered the class you'll want to embed the learning with some practical activities. We recommend trying some or all of the activities below in your coaching sessions to put the theory into practice.

Clever movement to terrorise defenders

Strike fear into the heart of any defender with this session. Cut inside or split the defenders after receiving the ball at an angle to the goal, turning and firing past the keeper into the net. MORE

Movement for possession

This session is all about working with players on movement off the ball, to find and create space so they are getting the ball back and can continue in possession Set up You need balls, bibs, cones and goals. Set up an area 12 x 12 yards for the first part with the second part... MORE

Possession and movement

This session is all about possession and movement from a team, moving the ball from back to front with purpose and controlled possession. It’s not just about having the ball it’s what you do with it MORE

Free Movement to Score

“This drill encourages your forwards to find and attack space beyond the back line.” MORE