This training session was inspired by Nick Levett. You can find out more about Nick on his Twitter page @nlevett.
Drill 1.
Structure:
-Set up the area as above. Vary the size depending on numbers and ability.
Rules:
-Split your players into two teams.
-Once you know the numbers you can design 5 matches as below.
Game 1 – Pitch 1 4v7 Pitch 2 8v5
Game 2 – Pitch 1 6v5 Pitch 2 6v7
Game 3 – Pitch 1 6v3 Pitch 2 6v9
Game 4 – Pitch 1 2v2 Pitch 2 10v10 (using 2 balls)
Game 5 – Pitch 1 5v8 Pitch 2 7v4
-Play one game at a time and it is up to the players to split their team as they wish.
-Play each game for 8 minutes.
-If a team wins they get one point.
-If the winning team keep a clean sheet they get two points.
Drill 2.
Structure:
-Set up the area as above. Vary the size depending on numbers and ability.
Rules:
-Each team deploys their players however they wish. The only rule is they must have a player on each pitch.
-They must keep this a secret as it is important not to tell the other team.
-Once both teams have told the coach how they have chosen to deploy their players, you now draw out of a hat how many points each pitch is worth.
– The team who wins the game earns the points the pitch is worth.
-Repeat this process 5 times and reveal the total points and winning team.
I can honestly say from my experience this is the players most enjoyable session.
Here at Discount Football kits we teamed up with Level 5 coach Louis Lancaster to bring you high quality coaching sessions to grassroots clubs free of charge. We are passionate about improving the state of grassroots football. We supply a range of training equipment from football cones to slalom poles.
