Create 5 x 5 yard squares in corners of the grid. Play 4 v 4.
The red team has possession of the ball. The object of the game is to play the ball into one of the two attacking boxes for a player to run into and control the ball with the sole of the foot. The play is conditioned to encourage one touch passing and switching play. The red team is attacking to the right side of the diagram.
Disguise in passing.
Control and alter angle in 1 movement.
Attack at pace with and without ball.
Receive the ball side on so players can see the whole field.
Turn into the space away from the challenging defenders.
Play quickly.
Change the direction of play.
Attack diagonally opposite goals(top right and bottom left in the diagram). This will encourage players to switch the point of attack.
in more ways than one
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.