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LOGINPractice 1: Mastering the basics
This three-part session introduces receiving, passing, turning and communication.
WHY USE IT
This exercise is great for working on simple skillsets unopposed, before moving on to more complex ideas.
SET UP
Divide players into two even teams – the Blues on the inside of the grid, the Reds, with a ball each, on the outside to begin with.
HOW TO PLAY
The Blues move around the inside of the grid, looking to receive from a Red player. They must call for the ball, take one touch to control, another to move the ball out of their feet and then pass back, before moving on to another free player.
Progression 1: Move from three touches to a one-touch pass back, moving quicker through the grid.
Progression 2: The Blues call and receive the ball. They must then turn into the grid, dribble through until they find a Red player without the ball, pass to them and then move on to a new player.
COACHING POINTS
- Communication: Players will not receive the ball unless they communicate
- Ball skills: Players must move the ball out from their feet before passing, and doing so with accuracy and the correct weight.
- Movement: Players must move quickly to find space to receive the ball.
- Body shape: Players should receive on their back foot to open up their body to the whole field.
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