Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical Practice Short Passing Organisation Mark out two joining 5 sided areas with markers at approx 10m intervals.Position 4 players on the outside of one area and 3 players on the outside of the other area. Player with the ball passes to any other player in the same area, then moves to the free side of the area and so the practice continues. When the player standing on the mid line receives the ball, he must turn with the ball and play a pass to any player in the other area. Every time the player on the mid line receives the ball the ball changes areas. Key Points Approach ball/well balanced Standing foot by side of ball Foot contact laces, inside Ball contact/follow through Timing when to pass WeightAccuracy Disguise Selection/execution CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical Practice Long Passing Organisation Mark out an area 40m x 20m. Area to be split into 2 end zones 20m x 10 m each and middle area 20m x 20m. Player with ball runs towards an end zone and passes to any player in the end zone. The receiver either: 1) Passes through to other end zone 2) Passes to other player in his end zone3) Combines with the passer and passes to other end zone Passing player and supporting player always change places Key Points Decision pass 1 touch, control and pass or pass to supporting players Approach the ball/well balanced Standing foot side of ball Ball contact/follow through Timing/when to pass Weight Accuracy Disguise Execution CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical PracticeTurning with the Ball Organisation Mark out 30m diameter circle, 4 players in circle, 8 players on outside of circle, four of which have a ball. Players on inside of area receive pass from players on outside of area and turn with the ball then pass to a free player on the outside of the circle. Player on outside then movestoeitherside,turnandreturnreadytoplayballbackintoarea.Practice continues. Key Points Awareness of space to turn into Decision, no touch, 1 touch or multi touch turn Technique of turn disguise intention Change of pace Good end product CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical Practice Receiving Priorities Organisation Mark out a 30m x 30m area. Play 3 teams of 4 players with 1 ball per team. Key Points Get in line with ball Decision forward run Ball into space Selection of surface Receive beyond players forward runs Let ball run across body into space 0 touch Turning technique to receive 1 or multi touch Control ball away from traffic before turning or passing Pass to supporting player Communication CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical PracticeRunning with the Ball CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out a 40m x 30 m Area Six players inside the area with footballs, six players outside the areas without layers on inside of area run towards free player on outside of area. Players with the ey Points Mfootballs. Players on outside can move to provide different support options. Pball can either do a take or pass to the man on the outside of the area. Players receiving the ball should identify space and run the ball into that space. Practice continues. K Adjust to the ball Good 1st touch Travel effectively Head up between touches Use laces so as not to interrupt stride pattern Outcome pass/shot electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical Practice Improve Forward RunsCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oa 40m x 30m. tes in the area. Ten players in pairs with a ball between on the ball passes through the gates for their partner to make a timed run her ns from behind the ball, runs ahead of the ball and give and goes.ey Points Mark out an areMark out a number of cone gathem. Player around the outside of the gates to receive the pass. Practice continues through otfree gates. evelop to ru D K Head upTechniqueTiming of pass Angle and Weight of PassAngle and Timing of RunsCommunication electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Technical Practice Dribbling rganisation O diameter circle. with footballs. Position a number of random cones inside and on the se their imagination, experiment and have fun and use the ling Mark out a 30mlayers in area Poutside of the area. Players encouraged to dribble with head up, using big and little toe, changing direction and pace, ucones and other opponents as passive opponents. Players can also use the cones to practice turning techniques. Turning and dribbare linked as a Technical Practice. Key Points Recognise opportunity Develop 1 v 1 situations Positive attitude Close ball controlAdjust behind ball Feint, balance, change pace/direction electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical Practice Creating Space rganisation Oark out an area 40m x 30m. ark out three sets of four different coloured gates.Two teams of three players with s a team pass the ball through a set of coloured gates in any sequence the team oth teams pass through same coloured gates at the same time. ey Points M Ma ball per team. Adecides and return to the start. B K Players position in relation to the ball Movement into space Spread/stretch Width/depth evelopments D oach dictates d C ifferent order or colour of gates. CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical Practice Forward Passing rganisation Oark out area 40m x 20m.Divide area into 3 parts, 2 end areas 20m x 10m and a ass the ball to opposite end area through middle area.Player in end area passes ey Points Mmiddle area 20m x 20m. Pto player in middle area who has made a forward run.When a ball is passed from one area to another, player from both areas must change positions. K Approach/well balanced CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Standing foot by side of ball Foot contact laces, inside, outside, toe poke Ball contact follow through Timing when to pass Weight/accuracy/disguise Execution electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical Practice Defending when Matched Up rganisation O0m x 10m.1 defender and 1 attacker in opposite corners, goals in . er and closes down as ball travels and prevents the ttacker passing the ball through the goal.Initially encourage the attacker to be ts Mark out area 1orner opposite attacker c Defender passes to attackapassive. Key Poin Reduce space for opposition Make play predictable CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Nearest defender closes ball/intercept Decision making make things difficult for opposition electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical Practice Defending when Outnumbered rganisation Oark out 30m x 8m.Two attackers about 6m apart with ball between them, 1Mdefender. Begin by 1 attacker passing the ball to another and defender tries to stop the attackers passing the ball over the line.Attackers are passive. Objective Attackerstopasstheballbetweenthemselvesandgettheballovertheendline ol.Defenders objective is to try and stop them.under contr Key Points Reduce space nearer to end line more pressure Predictable showing outside to make pass difficult Close the ball lines of recovery Decision making win the ball or intercept Adaptations Attackers to play with more momentum CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical Practice Finishing Close Range rganisation Oark out area 20m x 30m with 5m neutral zone.Two GKs in full size goals.Two half of pitch with servers numbered 1 to 3 on the outside of area for Mplayers in eachach team.e Coachdictateswhichplayerservestheballintostriker.Inneutralareaifstriker receives ball he should look to let the ball run and shoot or turn and shoot. Encourage players to combine giving good supporting angles/distances, encourage wide players on outside to provide crosses. Key Points Movement Body shape/adjustments Decision shoot or pass CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Remember K/F passing Disguise tricks electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical Practice Long Range Finishing rganisation Oark out area 45m x 25m at its widest narrowing to 10m wide at goal in middle of 5m zone with floating player.Two GKs in full size goals and 2 teams one of players in his half of pitch. Marea, mark out f 4 players.o When opposition have the ball the remaining players become floating players, 1 in 5m zone and 2 on outside of area so team in possession can bounce ball off them. ractice begins with GK giving ball to P Key Points Positive attitude let ball run across body of control to shoot Head up Decision, position of GK and distance TechniqueRebounds CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical Practice Defensive Heading rganisation Oark out area 20m x 20m with a 5m x 5m area in middle of big area.One player aller area.Players on each corner with footballs and 2 target players osite behind servers. One player to serve the ball, player in middle Mpositioned in smiagonally opp dchecks off far marker to enable him to attack the ball. Player decides which technique to head the ball with, either power, cushion or flick header. Key Points Get into line assess flight Attack the ballDecision CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Technique contact with forehead, bottom half of ball, neck muscles firm Reaction for next serve electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical Practice Attacking Heading rganisation Oark out area 30m x 25m.Practice uses 7 players, 2 as servers and one team of 3 f 2. Mand one team o Place 2 cones level with the far post, 15m from the goals.Servers can move up and down line to provide a variety of crosses.Quality of crosses vital to make practice ork.w Key Points Attack ball Timing and angle of run Contact of head with ball top half of ball, neck muscles firm Head downHit target CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Technical Practice GoalkeepingCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oay out a triangle of goals 4m wide and 8m apart. practice by rolling the ball to another GK. L One GK starts Key Points Get in line of ballDecisionTechnique Make safe electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill Practice Short Passing rganisation Oarkouttwojoining5sidedareaswithmarkersatapprox10mintervals.Three layers in 1 area that start with the ball, in other area 2 players.Two defenders on emidline.Eachdefenderhasoneareatodefendandcanonlyenterthatarea d into that area and must leave when ball played out of that area. ball eives the ball the ball changes areas. Mpthwhen ball playe Player with the ball passes to any other player in the same area, then moves to the midline and so the practice continues. hen the player standing on the midline receives the ball, he must turn with theWand play a pass to any player in the other area. very time the player on the midline rec E Key Points Approach ball/well balanced Control into space away from defender CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Support angle distance Standing foot by side of ball utside toe pokeFoot contact laces, inside, oBall contact/follow through Timing when to pass WeightAccuracy Disguise Selection/execution electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill Practice Long PassingCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation OMark out an area 40m x 20m.Area to be split into 2 end zones 20m x 10 m each nd middle area 20m x 20m. layer with ball runs towards an end zone and passes to any player in the end zone, n a 2 v 1 situation.intercept the pass, if does not tercept the pass player defends the other end zone. aPthen defends iThe receiver either: 1) Passes through to other end zone either first time or after controlling ball. 2) Passes to other player in his end zone to pass. assing player and defender always change places.P econd defender will move in own area to try andSin ey Points K Decision pass 1 touch, control and pass or pass to supporting players Control away from defender Support angle and distance Approach the ball/well balanced Standing foot side of ball Ball contact/follow through Timing/when to pass Weight Accuracy Disguise Execution electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill PracticeTurningCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation O ark out 30m diameter circle, 4 players in circle, 6 players on outside of circle, four f which have a ball and two defenders inside circle.Two defenders pressure two layers as they receive the ball. de of area receive pass from players on outside of area and turn withMop Players on insithe ball then pass to a free player on the outside of the box. Player on outside then movestoeitherside,turnandreturnreadytoplayballbackintoarea.Practice continues. Key Points Awareness of space to turn into Decision, no touch, 1 touch or multi touch turn Technique of turnChange of pace Good end product Play the ball back to the passer if turning is not an option electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill Practice Receiving PrioritiesCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out a 30m x 30m area.4 attacking players v 3 defenders in the area and 2 oating target players at the end of each area.Practice starts with 1 server passing cross to other server. rget players to other target players. Mfla To pass from ta Key Points Create space individual and team Awareness of defenders Receive beyond players forward runs Let ball run across body into space 0 touch Turning technique to receive 1 or multi touch Control ball away from traffic before turning or passing Pass to supporting player Communication electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill PracticeRunning with the BallCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out a 40m x 40 m Area five attackers with 2 footballs and three defenders side area with 1 player on each side of area. any running with the ball opportunities as possible. do ce. MinTo create as m Players on ball can run towards a free player on outside of area and either pass ora take over.Players receiving the ball should identify space and run into that spa Players encouraged to run at defenders and play a give and go. Key Points Adjust to the ball 1touch stTravel effectively Head up between touches Changes of direction Support angle and distance Outcome pass/shot electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill Practice Improve Forward RunsCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out area 40m x 30m with two 15m x 15m grids in opposite corners of the area. one grid play 4 attackers v 2 defenders and in other grid 3 attackers v 1 defender. MIn Objective Four attackers create opportunity to release a player making a forward run so that they can pass to the other grid and join in.One defender gives chase and also joins ther grid now making a 4 v 2.o Key Points Head upMovement/support TechniqueTiming Angle and Weight of PassAngle and Timing of RunsCommunication electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill Practice DribblingCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out a 50m x 20m area with two 10m x 20m end zones.3 v 3 in middle area ith 4 floating players on outside of area.Floaters pass to team in possession. Mw Objective Team in possession to dribble ball into end zone. ey Points K Recognise opportunity Develop 1 v 1 situations through team mates movement Positive attitude Feint to unbalance defender Executive technique Close ball controlAdjust behind ball Feint, balance, change pace/direction electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill Practice Creating SpaceCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out a rectangle 15m in diameter and position 2 attackers and 1 defender in this rea.Place3conesplacedevenly15moutsidethisareawithaplayeroneach one,2playerswithaball,1withoutaball.Oneplayerwithballpassestoany circle defender tries to win the ball. Macattacker in the Objective Players in circle combine to pass ball out of the circle to a player on the outside that does not have a ball. ey Points K Players position in relation to the ball and defender Movement into space Get in line to receive Accurate pass Support angle/distance Good end product electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill Practice Forward PassingCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out area 40m x 20m.Divide area into 3 parts, 2 end areas 10m x 20m and a iddle area20m x 20m.Position 3 attackers in each area and 3 defenders who can o into any area to defend. Mmg bjective O Pass the ball to opposite end area through middle area.Player in end area passes to player in middle area who has made a forward run.When a ball is passed from ne area to another, 1 playe o r from both areas must change positions. Key Points Awareness defenders position Decision pass or pass to supporting player Approach/well balanced Standing foot by side of ball Foot contact laces, inside, outside, toe poke Ball contact follow through Timing when to pass Weight/accuracy/disguise Execution If defenders press as a unit play long to far end zone electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill Practice Defending when Matched UpCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out area 30m x 10m.2 Defenders and 2 attackers, a centre line and goals at ither end.Two servers placed at either end of the grid, who can move anywhere long the line to pass the ball to attacker and defenders close down as ball travels and prevents the ng the ball through the goal. Mea Server passes attackers passi Key Points Reduce space for opposition Make play predictable Nearest defender closes ball/intercept Cover/support Decision making make things difficult for opposition electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill Practice Defending when OutnumberedCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out area 30m x 30m and play 4 v 4 with one floating player who plays for team possession and play 1 v 1 in both tapered end zones, which can be 15m long pering to 10m wide. Minta Objective Team in possession look to pass to the attacker in the end zone and one team mate f the they pass the ball back into the main area.Practice continues. looks to make a forward run to join attacker in end zone.Defender should try to winthe ball or delay to allow a team mate to recover to make a 2 v 2 situation.Idefenders win the ball Key Points Reduce space nearer to end line more pressure Predictable showing outside to make pass difficult Close the ballDecision making win the ball or intercept Recovery runs daptations A 2 attackers and 2 defenders enter the end zone electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill Practice Finishing Close RangeCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out area 20m x 30m with 5m neutral zone.Two GKs in full size goals.Two layers in each half of pitch, servers numbered 1 to 2 on the outside of area for each am.Position 1 defender in each area. whichplayerservestheballintostriker.Inneutralareaifstriker should look to let the ball run and shoot or turn and shoot. Mpte Coachdictatesreceives ball he Encourage players to combine giving good supporting angles/distances, encourage wide players on outside to vary serves, passes and crosses. Key Points Movement Awareness of defenders Body shape/adjustments Decision shoot or pass Remember K/F passing Disguise tricks electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill Practice Long Range FinishingCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out area 45m x 25m at its widest, narrowing to 10m wide at goal in middle of rea, mark out 5m zone with floating player.Two GKs in full size goals and 2 teams f 4 players, 3 conditioned to stay in defensive half and 1 to stay in attacking half, ho can defend against the 3 defenders.ssion can use the floating player or their team mate in other half to Maow eam in posse Tbounce the ball off and create shooting opportunities.GK can distribute to floating player to set up opportunities. Objective Receiveballandshootatgoalorcombinewithsupportingplayerstocreate opportunity to shoot at goal from within the defending half. ey Points K Positive attitude let ball run across body or control to shoot Head up shoot or pass Decision, position of GK and distance dictates type of shot TechniqueRebounds electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill Practice Defending HeadersCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out area as shown one on either side of penalty area and one 25m from goal.ne player in each area as servers with footballs.Each server is numbered and can ove in the area to change the angle of service.Server throws the ball in.Coach ictates which server serves the ball, MOmd Key Points Get into line assess flight Attack the ballDecision Technique Cover from second defender Reaction for next serve Squeeze up pitch when ball headed clear electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill Practice Attacking HeadersCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out area 30m x 25m.Practice uses 7 players, 4 attackers in pairs, 1 defender, server and a GK.Server can move up and down line to provide variety of crosses. ey Points M1 K Movement timing and angle Attack ball Contact of head with ball Head downHit target electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Skill Practice GoalkeepingCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out area 30m x 15m with a half way line.Place 3 attackers v 1 defender in ach half.Two goals 4m apart and 2 GKs.Play 3 v 1 in each half of the pitch. ne GK starts practice by rolling the ball to another GK. ey Points Me O K Get in line of ballDecisionTechnique Make safe Adaptation Encourage attackers to shoot at GK electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game Short PassingCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation

OMark out an area 40m x 30m, play 4 v 4 in the area with 2 floating players.Position 2 rgetplayersoneoneachsideofthearea.Floatingandtargetplayerscanbe onditioned to 1 or 2 touches and can move up and down the line. eam with ball to play pass on ground to target player. ey Pointstac T K Create space individual/team individual (lose marker take defender away and then come close or vice versa) Team (width/length use all space available) key coaching point = ensure that there is at least one player acting as a centre midfieldplayer.Ifallplayersarespreadaroundtheoutsideitiseasy todefend against. Having a player in the centre of the pitch allows the team in possession toswitch play and change the point of attack. Support behind/advance of the ball Behind (a player should support behind the ball when the player in possession. If the player who receives the ball cant turncan turn (communicate tell them they can turn) and then support ahead of the balliftheplayerreceivingtheballcanturn.Maybeoverlaptheplayerin possession, cross over etc. Individual technique use coaching points from the technical session on passing, head over ball when drilling the ball, lean back when playing lofted pass Selection of pass short passes use instep, long passes use laces drill the ball into receiving player Movement/timing of runs take defender away then come close to create space, disguise the run (fake to go one way then go the other) Good end product electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game Long PassingCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out area 45m x 30m there are two 15m x 30m target areas at either end. lay 4 v 4, these players can go anywhere including the target areas.Two target layersarepositionedineachendzoneandmuststayintheseareas.Target layers can only provide support and cannot make long passes. bjective M Ppp Oses at every opportunity into the opposite target area to score a goal Make long pas .if a goal is scored.Possession is retained ey Points K Createspaceindividual/team-individual(losemarkertakedefenderaway and then come close or vice versa) Team (width/length use all space available) key coaching point = ensure that there is at least one player acting as a centre player.Ifallplayersarespreadaroundtheoutsideitiseasy todefend in the centre of the pitch allows the team in possession to midfield against. Having a player switch play and change the point of attack. Support angle/distances Support Behind (a player should support behind the the player in possession cant turn. If the player who receives the ball communicate tell them they can turn) and then support ahead of the ball whencan turn (balliftheplayerreceivingtheballcanturn.Maybeoverlaptheplayerin possession, cross over etc. Angles/Distances look at the player receiving the ball can he open his body (angle) and get half turned to be able to bring other players into play. Supporting playersshouldlookattheplayerreceivingbodyshape.Distancedontclose space down (it is easy for players to ball watch and accidentally close down the space between themselves and the player with the ball electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Individual Technique - use coaching points from the technical session on passing, head over ball when drilling the ball, lean back when playing lofted pass Selection of pass - shortpasses use instep, longpasses use laces drill the ball into receiving player Movement/timing of runs - take defender away then come close to create space, disguise the run (fake to go one way then go the other) Good end product electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game TurningCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out a 40m x 40m area with 4 areas 10m x 10m in each corner.Play 3 teams of players, 4 v 4 in the middle area and 1 player in each corner area.Players in iddle area cannot go into corner areas.Play possession and team in possession an play into corner areas to retain possession but cannot play back into the same orner area once it has been passed out.If defenders win possession they play with e men in the corner areas. ey Points M4mccth K Create space individual and as a team - individual (lose marker take defender awayandthencomecloseorviceversa)Team(width/lengthuseallspace available) key coaching point = ensure that there is at least one player acting as a centre midfield player. If all players are spread around the outside it is easy to defendagainst.Havingaplayerinthecentreofthepitchallowstheteamin possession to switch play and change the point of attack. Awarenessspaceanddefenderscoachplayerstobeawareofwhere defendersare(usuallyplayersgetdrawntowardstheballsocoachplayersto of the crowded area near the ball. Key coaching point stay out do not just tell them to stand miles away in a position that isnt supporting play. Coach the player to continually move but also stay out Individual Technique when/where turning in the right areas if it is on to keep the ball and play forward then encourage players to play forward dontturnfor the sake of turning. Key Coaching Point player in possession must be aware of where the defender isifheisgoingtoturn,ifdefenderisonhisright-hand-sidethenobviouslyhe should turn to his left and vice-versa electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, am mates. Coachaplayertoturnwhenhis/herforwardpassisblockedandhehasno support ahead of him. However, it may be too difficult to turn so he has to keep possession and wait for support from te Selectionofpasslongpassintooneofcorners(laces/lofted),shortintricate passes in congested area Movement/timing of runs movement of players to support the target players is key.Playerinthecornerhastohaveatleast2optionsingoodsupporting positions Timing of runs to support the player in possession leave it too late and the player in possession has no options and will eventually give the ball away. Too early and the space is closed down and it is too difficult to play. Good end product turning in the right areas end product would be retaining possession and switching play by using a turn. electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game Receiving PrioritiesCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out 40m x 30m with two 5m x 30m end zones.Play 4 v 4 in the middle area nd 2 players, one from each team in the end zones. heballispassedbetweentargetplayersandastheballispassedtheteamin ossession can move into position to receive the ball. bjective Ma Tp Oo receive the ball from one set of target players and transfer it to the other targetTplayers. Key Points Create space s individuals or as a team - individual (lose marker take defender awayandthencomecloseorviceversa)Team(width/lengthuseallspace available) key coaching point = ensure that there is at least one player acting as a centre midfield player. If all players are spread around the outside it is easy to gainst.Havingaplayerinthecentreofthepitchallowstheteamin possession to switch play and change the point of attack. defenda Receive ball into space beyond defenders Timing of run behind the defender ReceivetocontrolintospaceandplayforwardBodyShapehalfturnedto enable player to play forward Receive to control and turn into space multi touch quality of touch/turn Receivetocontrolandpasstosupportingplayer-SupportBehind(aplayer shouldsupportbehindtheballwhentheplayerinpossessioncantturn.Ifthe electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, player who receives the ball can turn (communicate tell them they can turn) and be overlap the player in possession, cross over etc. thensupportaheadoftheballiftheplayerreceivingtheballcanturn.May Selection of pass if it is on to play forward early do so with a drilled pass along the floor or a lofted pass (depending on position of defenders) Movement/timingofruns-movementofplayersto supportthetarget playersis key.Playerinthecornerhastohaveatleast2optionsingoodsupporting positions Good end product retain possession, simple passing dont force play forward. Start again if have to electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game Running with the BallCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out an area 60m x 30m with a 10m x 30m area at each end.Play 4 v 4 inside e area, with 2 floating players inside the area and 2 floating players on the outside ho can move up and down the sideline.Team in possession can use the floating layers who are conditioned to a maximum of 2 touches.Floater on outside of pitch tarts practice by passing ball into larger area. bjective Mthwps Oeam in possession to run the ball into either end zone. ey Points T K Createspaceindividual/team-individual(losemarkertakedefenderaway and then come close or vice versa) Team (width/length use all space available) key coaching point = ensure that there is at least one player acting as a centre midfieldplayer.Ifallplayersarespreadaroundtheoutsideitiseasy todefend against. Having a player in the centre of the pitch allows the team in possession to ay and change the point of attack.switch pl Support behind/advance of the ball - Support Behind (a player should support behindtheballwhentheplayerinpossessioncantturn.Iftheplayerwho theballcanturn(communicatetellthemtheycanturn)andthen support ahead of the ball if the player receiving the ball can turn. Maybe overlap receives the player in possession, cross over etc. Individual technique head up, keep ball close, drive forward into space Selection of pass - if it is on to play forward early do so with a drilled pass along thefloororaloftedpass(dependingonpositionofdefenders).KeyCoaching electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Point(playballforwardifitisnotontorunwiththeball).J ustbecausethe session is running with the ball dont forget the objective of the game Movement/timingofruns-movementofplayersto supportthetarget playersis key.Playerinthecornerhastohaveatleast2optionsingoodsupporting positions Good end product electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game Improving Forward RunsCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out an area total 50m x 30m with two 10 x 30 end zones.Play 4 v 4 in central rea with 2 floating players. bjective Ma Oeam in possession to pass the ball into the end zone for a forward runner.Floating layers cannot pass into end zone.When a team gets ball into end zone they retain ossession and now attack the other end zone. Tpp Key Points Createspaceindividual/team-individual(losemarkertakedefenderaway and then come close or vice versa) Team (width/length use all space available) key coaching point = ensure that there is at least one player acting as a centre player.Ifallplayersarespreadaroundtheoutsideitiseasy todefend against. Having a player in the centre of the pitch allows the team in possession to midfield switch play and change the point of attack. Support behind/advance of the ball - Support Behind (a player should support behindtheballwhentheplayerinpossessioncantturn.Iftheplayerwho theballcanturn(communicatetellthemtheycanturn)andthen support ahead of the ball if the player receiving the ball can turn. Maybe overlap receives the player in possession, cross over etc. Individual technique Selection of pass- if it is on to play forward early do so with a drilled pass along the floor or a lofted pass (depending on position of defenders). Selection of pass is dependant on the run from supporting payer. If player is running at full speed then a quick pass into the end zone is required. electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Movement/timingofruns-movementofplayersto supportthetarget playersis key.Ifgetintoendzonetooearlythengoalwillbedisallowedasplayerhas arrived too early. Supporting player should look at visual cues from the player with the ball e.g. when player in possession looks up and then puts his head down to pass the supporting player should have already started his run into end zone. Good end product electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game DribblingCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out a pitch of 40m x 20m.Play 4 v 4 on the pitch with 2 GKs in goals. bjective M Oo dribble and score goals. ey Points T K Create space as individual and as a team to either receive the ball or for a team mate to receive the ball individual (lose marker take defender away and then comecloseorviceversa)Team(width/lengthuseallspaceavailable)key coachingpoint=ensurethatthereisatleastoneplayeractingasacentre midfieldplayer.Ifallplayersarespreadaroundtheoutsideitiseasy todefend ession to switch play and change the point of attack. against. Having a player in the centre of the pitch allows the team in poss Receiveonhalfturn,positiveattitudefeelwheredefenderis,takedefender l on half turn. Attitude to beat the defenderaway then receive the bal Create1v1situationssupportingplayerscancreatespacebyoverlapping playerwithball.Movementofftheballfromsupportingplayersisessentialto create 1 v. 1 situations. Support behind/advance of the ball - Support Behind (a player should support behindtheballwhentheplayerinpossessioncantturn.Iftheplayerwho receivestheballcanturn(communicatetellthemtheycanturn)andthen support ahead of the ball if the player receiving the ball can turn. Maybe overlap the player in possession, cross over etc. electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Individual technique willingness to beat the player, step-over, fakes, do things at speed pointless doing several step overs and not getting at the defender. Selectionofpassifplayerinpossessionisfacedwitha2v.1situationthen passing is the best option. Start again if you have to. Good quality pass into feet is essential for players receiving the ball. A slow pass will enable the defender to get tight and prevent attacking player to turn and dribble. CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Movement/timing of runs players ahead of the ball must pull out wide and take covering defender away to allow player in possession to have a 1 v. 1 situation Good end product finish with a goal/shot electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game Creating SpaceCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oet up an area 60m x 40m with two 10m x 40m end zones.Play 4 v 4 plus 2 floating layers in the large area and one floating player in each end zone. bjective Sp Oeaminpossessiontopasstheballintoatargetplayerandretainpossessionto ass into the other target player. ey Points Tp K Createspaceindividual/team-individual(losemarkertakedefenderaway me close or vice versa) Team (width/length use all space available) key coaching pointand then co = ensure that there is at least one player acting as a centre in possession to switch play and change the point of attack. midfieldplayer.Ifallplayersarespreadaroundtheoutsideitiseasy todefend against. Having a player in the centre of the pitch allows the team Support behind/advance of the ball - Support Behind (a player should support ommunicatetellthemtheycanturn)andthen support ahead of the ball if the player receiving the ball can turn. Maybe overlap in possession, cross over etc. behindtheballwhentheplayerinpossessioncantturn.Iftheplayerwho receivestheballcanturn(cthe player Individual technique Selectionofpasscanplayerinpossessionplayforwardearly?Ifnotretain possession and be patient. Opportunities to pass forward will become available. Movement/timing of runs timing of runs to support target player. Too early closes down space, too late and the team will lose possession. electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game Forward Passing rganisation Oark out an area 50m x 30m with two 10m x 30m at either end.Play 4 v 4 in the rger area and 2 floating players in each end zone.To start practice ball is passed cross end zone and then into the larger area. bjective Mlaa Oreate opportunities to pass forward either to team mates or the floating players in eendzones.Oncetheballhasbeenpassedintotheendzonepossession hanges hands. ey Points Cthc K CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Createspaceindividual/team-individual(losemarkertakedefenderaway me close or vice versa) Team (width/length use all space available)and then cokey coaching point = ensure that there is at least one player acting as a centre midfieldplayer.Ifallplayersarespreadaroundtheoutsideitiseasy todefend against. Having a player in the centre of the switch play and change the point of attack. pitch allows the team in possession to Support behind/advance of the ball - Support Behind (a player should support d overlap cross over etc. behindtheballwhentheplayerinpossessioncantturn.Iftheplayerwho receivestheballcanturn(communicatetellthemtheycanturn)andthen support aheaof the ball if the player receiving the ball can turn. Maybe the player in possession, Individual technique Selectionofpass-canplayerinpossessionplayforwardearly?Ifnotretain possession and be patient. Opportunities to pass forward will become available. Movement/timing of runs - timing of runs to support target player. Too early closes down space, too late and the team will lose possession electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game Close Range Finishing rganisation Oet up an area 30m x 20m.Play 4 v 4 in the area, 2 GKs with full size goals and a oating player on each side to act as servers. Servers can also be used to create pportunities to shoot. bjective Sflo Ohoot and score goalsCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, S .Whilst this is an attacking game there is a need to defend to ake sure the team in possession are not caught on the counter attack. ey Pointsm K Movement create space (length & width). When a team wins the ball, stop the coach the team to create space by using all the length and width. Use fenders out of position. If floating players are crossing the session andwide players to drag deball look at strikers crossing over, zig-zag runs, communication between attacking players. One goes front post one goes back post Awareness of defenders Individually feel where the defender is, create space the defender away and then quickly changing direction. look at shape of defenders, if defenders are out of position, exploit by takingAsateamthe space either by passing or dribbling into space Body shape get half turned to enable the player to shoot quickly. Body shape when shooting body over ball for low drilled shots, fake to shoot one way and her.shoot the ot Decision shootorpassBeconfident!shootearlyifitson?Passifother player is in a better position to score. Key coaching point coach attacking team to look at position of keeper if keeper is on one side of the goal then obviously aim for opposite corner. If off his line then encourage players to attempt to lob the keeper (if in large goals). electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Remember coaching points of passing CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Rebounds follow in every shot this is a good coaching point as players always forget to do this. electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game Long Range FinishingCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out an area 40m x 20m with a halfway line.Two GKs in full size goals.Play 4 4 on the pitch.Four supporting players, 2 on the pitch and 2 on the sides of the itch.Floating players cannot shoot. bjective Mvp Oncouragelongrange shooting. If a goal is scored from the defensive half of the itch award 2 goals. ey Points Ep K Createspaceindividual/team-individual(losemarkertakedefenderaway me close or vice versa) Team (width/length use all space available) key coaching pointand then co = ensure that there is at least one player acting as a centre attack. midfieldplayer.Ifallplayersarespreadaroundtheoutsideitiseasy todefend against. Having a player in the centre of the pitch allows the team in possession to switch play and change the point of Support angles/distance - Support Behind (a player should support behind the cant turn. If the player who receives the ball receivingtheballcanturn.Maybeoverlaptheplayerin possession, cross over etc. ball when the player in possession can turn (communicate tell them they can turn) and then support ahead of the balliftheplayer Positive attitude let ball run across body or control to shoot - Head up shoot or pass decision making, key coaching points because it is longrangeshootingplayerswilljustshootthemajorityofthetime.Coachthe playersthatpassingearlycancreatebettershootingopportunitiesfor teammates. electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football DecisionpositionofGKanddistancedictatestypeofshot-Beconfident! shootearlyifitson?Passifotherplayerisinabetterpositiontoscore.Key coaching point coach attacking team to look at position of keeper if keeper is on one side of the goal then obviously aim for opposite corner. If off his line then encourage players to attempt to lob the keeper (if in large goals). CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Technique make sure you coach different shooting techniques, insie foot, laces, toe-poke etc Rebounds - follow in every shot this is a good coaching point as players always forget to do this. electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game Defending When Matched UpCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out an area 30m x 20m.play 4 v 4 on the pitch with 2 floating players on the ide of the pitch.Place 4m goals at either end.Start the game by one of the floaters assing the ball into the area. bjective Msp Oeam in possession to try and score a goal. ey Points T K Reduce space nearest player to ball applies pressure individual defending h, slow down on players touch, arms length away. Be patient!fast approac Cover/supportfromteammatesdependingonpressureontheball angle/distance look at shape of players covering the player closest to the ball. Are they in good supporting positions?? If ball is switched coach the team to slide across together as a unit. Work-rate wn the space individually and as a team.close do Recovery pressure from front to win the ball or recover behind ball if attacking team start to counter attack then work hard to get behind the ball and get goal-kspace/playerwhenrecoveringgetintoagoodcoveringposition behind the payer applying pressure side.Mar Squeeze up the field as ball played backwards KeycoachingPoint players will forget to do this so it is an easy point to get across. If the attacking team play the ball backwards then move up and squeeze play. But keep the shape of the team as you push up electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football CopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Communicationencourageplayerstoclosedownopposition.Coveringplayer show inside show outside. electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game Defending when OutnumberedCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oet out an area 50m x 30m.Set out 2 goals with GKs. Play 4 v 4 with 1 floating layer who plays for the team in possession.Play offsides. bjective Sp Ottackingteamtogetashotongoalorscore.Ifdefenderswintheballtheycan ounter attack to score. ey Points Ac K Win the ball or intercept Be patient! Intercept passes from opposition. Force play into their half and force maistakes. Deny space nearer to goal more pressure if opposition get close to defending hen get really tight BUT DONT DIVE IN and allow opposite player toteams goal tbeat you in a 1 v. 1 situation. Delay drop and encourage recovery runs if opposition have good possession p and allow them top play in front of you. Dont let them get in behind. If n encourage players to get back and get goal-side. then drothey do get in behind the Deflect dictate to attackers which passes they make Defendwhentopresstheballdespitebeingoutnumberedegwithinshooting distance pressing the ball in the defending 1/3 is essential to stop shots/scoring opportunities. Be careful not to get caught out by being outnumbered. electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game Attacking HeadingCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisati O on Mark out an area 30m x 20m.Play 4 v 4 in the area, with four servers numbered 1 to serve footballs 2 GKs in full size goals.Two attackers attack the goal and one layer fromthe other area joins in to make it 3 v 2. Server serves the ball to the layer with the best chance of scoring a goal.As soon as ball attack is over the ball served into the other half.Encourage a recovery run from defender and a late run om the 3rd attacker. ey Points4ppisfr K Movement timing and angle Attack the ball Contact of head with ball Head down Accuracy Rebounds electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game Defensive HeadingCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, rganisation Oark out an in the area.ix servers around the pitch numbered 1 6.Servers can move to provide different ngles for crosses. oachdictateswhichservertoservecrossandtowhichareacrossistobe elivered. bjective Marea 35m x 25m.Two full size goals with GKs.Play 4 v 4 Sa Cd Ottackers try to score goals ey Points A K Communication Work as pair Start position in relation to ball In line/attack the ball Decision power, cushion, flick, header Technique Squeeze up electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited. Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football Small Sided Game GoalkeepingCopyrightAC Ramskill 2008 All Rights reserved no part of this publication maybe reproduced, transmitted or utilized in any form or by any means, Organisation ark out GKs.Play 4 4 with 2 floating players for the team in possession.Floating players cannot shoot.ttackingteamcanshootfromanywhere.Becausethegoalsaresmall,thiswill sult in a lot of shots being directly at the GK, which will encourage basic skills of K. ey Points M a pitch 40m x 20m with halfway line 2 goals 4yds apart plus 2vAreG K Get into line/down the line of the ball Set position Decision Technique Make safe electronic, mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without written permission from the publisher or licence from the Copyright Licensing Agency Limited.