End zone possession practice.
2 players from each team are locked in the middle zone.
No other players can enter middle zone.
The ball must travel through the players locked in the middle zone before a goal can be scored in the end zone.
Players must receive the ball on the move in the end zone to score a goal.
If 5 passes are made in a row, a goal will be awarded.
The first team to 5 goals wins!
Progressions:
Players in the middle zone can now rotate in & out of the middle zone with any team mate.
Players can now dribble into the end zone to score a goal.
in more ways than one
sportplan_netball
in more ways than one
sportplan_football
Set pieces account for roughly a third of all goals in football, yet many coaches spend surprisingly little time coaching defensive organisation at corners and free kicks. This article compares zonal and man marking systems, explores hybrid approaches, and provides a practical session structure for building set piece resilience into your team.
A player's first touch determines everything that follows: whether they can play forward, turn, or simply retain the ball. This article explores why training first touch in isolation is not enough, and how to design sessions that develop this critical skill under realistic game pressure.
The coaching methodology revolution sweeping grassroots football - and how to implement it at your club this season.
