
Staying on the ball – Practice
Allow your players to develop confidence and technique in this three-part session. By HANNAH DUNCAN MORE
Play two teams of four in a 4v4 or you can add an overload player to make up for differing abilities.
Players must run the ball into an end zone by exploiting the space available. Ball control is particularly important in the zones.
If a team scores it retains possession and attacks the opposite end. Score up to ten and then switch teams.
Improves running with the ball into space, and straight and diagonal runs.
Receiving the ball with space in front to outside or inside, first touch speed control, awareness of defenders’ distance and angles.
Area: 30×60 yards with two 10 yard end zones split into three, two outside and one central area
Players: 8
Equipment: Cones, balls
Players attempt to run the ball into an end
zone which means being aware of space.
Encourage players to beat defenders on
the inside – ‘cutting in’.
Introduce a set number of passes before
scoring to encourage build up play.
“Shout”
“Open up”
“Big touch”
“Use your speed”
“Cut in or cut out”
You could add goals at each end to finish with shot.