Split group into two teams per half(different coloured bibs). One ball between two players (on opposing teams).
Small goal (2 large cones close together).....set out flat disks to create a small area in front of the goal.
1) First Phase (20 mins): Players have one selected opposition from the other team....Try to pair similar size and ability players....offset natural speed/size benefits where possible. Aim is to beat that player in a 1v1....no one else should try to tackle the player with the ball other than the selected defender. There will be "Chaos" with 5/6 different mini games in each half, but this chaos & confusion is good - think about a real game scenario; 60-70% of goals come from chaotic play around the goal mouth. They need to be aware of everyone else so not to bump into each other but ultimately they need to be focused on their opposition number.
Rule 1:Defenders can't enter the white cone area apart from to retrieve the ball from the goal (to avoid congestion and also players just standing in front of the goal)
Rule 2: Attackers can't shoot from outside the white cone area to avoid them just shooting from distance. (This is not a shooting practise) They need to dribble into the white cone area.
Rule 3: Players are not allowed to play off the walls. If it hits the wall, opposition gain possession.
Rule 4: Players can't slide tackle - stay on the feet and encourage quick counter attack
2) Second phase (10 Mins): 5 balls remain (1 for each pairing), however now defenders can act as a team and they can tackle any ball dribbler from the opposition team - this is about them taking the right defensive decisions and for the attackers to learn to exploit space. Ball must be dribbled into the white cone area to get a goal....not passed in. Again emphasis is on players dribbling not passing.
3) Third phase (20 Mins): 1 ball game scenario.....restriction still applies to goal and white cone area.....they need to dribble into the area not pass into.
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