Variable space game as 5 v 5 or 6 v 6. Outlet shape, posting up midfielder and 2 high attackers to stretch height and width. Continuous matches in 3 teams. Sideline team gets feedback, one team has to double up and work fatigued against the fresher side. 3/4 mins per game max. Use green cards to create overloads. Use flat marker disks to narrow the pitch as a progression and make them think about how to exploit the new space. change it back again.
Shape in possession pressure on ball carrier enhanced technical skills with and without ball roles height and width.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
"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.