Target Players
Structure:
-Set up the area as above.
-Notice the target players on the outside.
Process:
-Blues and whites aim to get the ball to their target players on the outside.
-If a player gets the ball to a target player that is a trigger, once they get the ball to the other side this is a point.
-Play for time, points etc.
Progressions
-Once the ball reaches the target player, they must join the game whilst another player becomes the target.
Coaching Tips:
-Dispersal
-Movement
-Support
Bounce Players
Structure:
-Set up the area as above.
-Notice the four bounce players on the outside.
Process:
-The blues have the overload in the middle and try to keep possession.
-The whites have the under load and try to keep possession using the bounce players.
-You can restrict bounce players to one or two touch, this is up to you.
-You could play for 3 minutes and see who makes the most passes etc.
Coaching Points:
-Blues to identify when to play quick or slow.
-Movement from the whites in the middle.
-Bounce players try to break lines.
Targets Inside The Game
Structure:
-Set up the area as above.
-Notice the two GK’s in the game as targets.
Process:
-Both teams try and get the ball into the GK’s hands.
-The GK then releases the ball to the team who gave it to them.
-The team must now make 2,3, or 4 passes before returning it.
-Every time is a point, play for time or points.
Coaching Tips:
-Instead of using GK’s, you can use poles, gates, targets areas etc.