Secret Missions Game

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DESCRIPTION

Small-sided game. Uneven teams is okay. If group is large, split into 2 games.

Coach instructs 1 team to carry out a secret mission for [x] mins.

The mission can relate to the aim of the session.

Examples of secret missions:

  • Attacking: wing play - score from a cross
  • Goalscoring: shoot from outside the circle, and try to score a deflected goal/'tip-in' goal 
  • Stick skills: try to shoot, pass and block with the reverse stick
  • Attacking: Always eliminate defenders on their weak (left) side
  • Attacking: counterattack - score within [10]secs of winning the ball
  • Defending: win the ball back within [5] seconds
  • Tactics: Perform a high press (all move toward goal, mark tight, give no space to opposing defence)

Swap the teams, then give out 2 more secret missions in the same way.

Variations:

  • Scoring: single goal with GK / wide gates / run over the opposition's backline
  • Dynamics: Rotate players or swap teams over occasionally
  • Pitch size: reduce to increase intensity

COACHING POINTS

Feedback:

  • What was the other team's secret mission?
  • Did it work well? Why/why not?

Give a bonus point to a team that succeeded in their mission.

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