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Take responsibility

FIFA, 15 Mar 2022

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The session begins with two rondos where the players can get a feeling for the ball and the field. In the second exercise, players have to work in groups of threes to score a goal. The session ends with a 6v6 game, where every player is responsible for a certain player of the opposing team.

Warm-up: Keep-ball warm-up circle

Organisation

  • Create groups of no more than ten players
  • The aim is to pass through or round the circle, keeping the ball from two players in the middle. Ten successful passes are worth one point
  • Encourage verbal communication among the players on the outside and between the two defenders
  • Allow the players on the outside to throw the ball and then later progress to kicking it
  • Rotate the players in the middle either when they win the ball or every minute

Ways to make the exercise easier

  • Start with just one player in the middle
  • The players on the outside only need five passes to score a point

Ways to make the exercise harder

  • Ask the players on the outside to always pass the ball across the circle
  • The players on the outside need 15 passes to score a point
  • Limit the players on the outside to one-touch passes
  • The players on the outside have to use their weaker foot

Great questions to ask the players

  • For those on the outside, how do you decide which player to pass the ball to next?
  • Can you show me different types of clever passes?
  • For the players in the middle, how does it feel to be so heavily outnumbered like that?

Safety tips

  • Replace the players in the middle regularly

Skill development: 3v1 to 3v3, end-to-end waves

Organisation

  • One pitch, two equal teams; players go three at a time
  • They pass the ball between them to progress up the pitch, then try to score a goal when close enough
  • They can also try to pass the ball in different ways
  • Afterwards, make a race between the two teams to see who can score first to win the point, with both teams moving at the same time
  • Give different players a chance to try being a goalkeeper

Ways to make the exercise easier

  • Begin with no goalkeeper

Ways to make the exercise harder

  • Place conditions on the types of goals that can be scored (one-touch only, volleys only, etc.)
  • One player from each team of three can become a defender

Great questions to ask the players

  • Can you show me different ways to score a goal?
  • Can you make sure that a different player gets a chance to shoot each time?
  • What should you do after a shot is taken?

Safety tips

  • Teams should only start when the coach says go and the area is clear

 

Game application: 6v6, 2 goals with goalkeepers

Organisation

  • A normal game but each player has one direct opponent that he/she has to mark
  • Ask the players to match themselves up
  • Each player can only tackle his/her respective direct opponent and block his/her shots, etc.
  • If they manage to get the ball from their direct opponent, players should try to score as quickly as possible or pass to someone else who can
  • After a few minutes, give the players the chance to change their direct opponent

Ways to make the exercise easier

  • Match up the players yourself based on their size/ability

Ways to make the exercise harder:

  • Challenge certain players by putting them up against a stronger direct opponent

Great questions to ask the players

  • What do you have to focus on to be successful in the game?
  • How can you make sure you follow your direct opponent everywhere?

Safety tips

  • If any players are struggling, allow them to change direct opponents. Try to match up opponents by size and ability (except where deliberately challenging certain players)

 

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