Normal match (5v5 or less), but 1 team has a secret mission to carry out for [5] mins. Goals are worth 5 pts. Break/feedback every [5] mins. Secret Missions: One team must take the ball around a corner cone and cross before scoring. One team gets 1pt for hitting the ball against a defenderâs foot. One team canât attack through a central no-go box (ball mustnât pass through it). One team gets 1pt for lifting their passes (not above shin height though). One team must pass within 3 touches, or it's a turnover. Feedback Questions: What was the other teamâs secret mission? Did you complete your mission? Why/why not? Did it help your team play better? Why/why not? Variations: Rearrange the teams mark out a scoring zone or D / score from anywhere Bonus points can be awarded each time a mission is completed
The secret missions can be adapted to suit whatever the focus of the session is.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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"It is not only useful for staff who are experienced but a valuable tool for those subject staff who have to take teams."
The variety of sessions across sports - sometimes we steal session ideas from one sport and use them with another.
As we enter the business end of the competition, we take a look at the remaining eight teams and the key talking points surrounding each side.
