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Score points by using combination passes, encouraging communication and movement.
WHY USE IT
Works on various aspects of the game in an unopposed setting, including passing, receiving, communication and awareness.
SET UP
Create an area suitable for the numbers, ages and experience of the players. You will need balls, cones and bibs. Split players into three groups.
HOW TO PLAY
Numerous balls are in play. To start, players pass a ball to any player, except those in the same colour. To progress, players can gain points by completing certain challenges you set. For example:
- For one point for any player involved in the move, look to play a wall-pass off a player in your own colour before passing to a different colour.
- For two points for any player involved in the move, look to play a three-player combination involving two different colours, getting the ball back from the second colour.
- For three points for any player involved in the move, look for a combination of a wall-pass with a player of your own colour, followed by a combination of a three-player movement off players of different colours. Or, do it in the opposite order.
These challenges can be set separately or run at the same time. Points are added up at the end.
COACHING POINTS
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PRACTICE OUTCOMES
This session allows players to work on the following aspects of the game, in an unopposed setting:
Passing
- Playing the ball with both feet.
- Leaving the ball playable for the next player.
- Executing the correct weight and pace of the pass.
- Timing of the pass.
Receiving
- Taking an appropriate first touch.
- Opening up their body to show the passer where they want the ball.
Communication
- Making and maintaining eye contact.
Awareness
- Keeping their head up.
- Decision-making.
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES
These challenges can help players develop their learning during the session. They can be presented to the group, or to individuals. These challenges are not exhaustive; they are suggestions.
- Look for opportunities to pass accurately off one and two touches.
- Open up your body to see as much of the pitch as possible before you get the ball.
- Don’t pass the ball back to the player who gave it to you.
- When receiving, try to guide the ball, rather than stop it.
QUESTIONS THAT SUPPORT CHALLENGES
These can be attached to challenges to further support player learning:
- What did you notice when…?
- How does this help you?
- What stops you…?
- How will you know when to…?
- What were you thinking when you tried that?
- What if you could do…?
- How can you see what to do next?
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