These football (soccer) coaching sessions are aimed at children and as a result are highly enjoyable and action packed. The key to their success is the approach and attitude of the coach. The coach should be as energetic and enthusiastic as possible, so that the player's involved can get as much out of them as possible. Football (soccer) should be enjoyable so keep that as the emphasis. These games are ideal for grassroots coaching, as grassroots coaching should be all about enjoyment and involvement.
3 and In : One-on-one game that can enhance both attacking and defending techniques.
Primary Objectives: Both Attacking and Defending |
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Bulldog : This games involves dribbling and beating defenders.
Primary Objective: Close Control Secondary Objective: Dribbling |
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Cricket : Can be used to improve passing accuracy, as well as teamwork and communication.
Primary Objective: Passing |
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Killer : Exercise to improve a players ability to protect and shield their own ball.
Primary Objective: Close Control Secondary Objective: Awareness |
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Numbers : Game to improve attacking and defending in 1 v 1 situations.
Primary Objectives: Both Attacking and Defending |
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Over the Bar : Game to improve an individual's shooting ability.
Primary Objective: Finishing |
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Robin Hood : Game to improve a player's ability to run with the ball.
Primary Objective: Close Control |
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Shooting Alley : Game to improve finishing in one-on-one situations.
Primary Objective: Finishing Secondary Objective: Close Control |
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Temple Explorers : Game that incorporates a number of different techniques.
Primary Objectives: All Attacking |
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Tennis : Game that can be used to improve movement and one touch passing.
Primary Objective: Passing |
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Throw Head Catch : Exercise to improve Movement and heading.
Primary Objective: Support Play Secondary Objective: Heading |
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Volleyball : Similar to Tennis but player's do not have the luxury of letting the ball touch the floor.
Primary Objective: Passing |
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Wembley : Game to improve a player's ability dribble and shoot in a pressurised situation.
Primary Objectives: Both Attacking and Defending |
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N.B.: Areas contained within the coaching session plans are suggestions and can be altered and adapted to coincide with player number and their ability. Coaches Colleague - ideal for all your grassroots coaching needs.
