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Conducive Learning, Compulsory Fun
140 ways to practice through play, animated using @TacticalPad
Conducive Learning, Compulsory Fun
140 ways to practice through play, animated using @TacticalPad
Practice 1
Fun practice ‘Volcanoes v Spaceships’ with lots of technical repetition.
Fun practice ‘Volcanoes v Spaceships’ with lots of technical repetition.
Play 1
Small sided games with the fun game of Volcanoes v Spaceships working as the scoreboard alongside the games.
#ScoreboardSoccer resource coming soon!
Small sided games with the fun game of Volcanoes v Spaceships working as the scoreboard alongside the games.
#ScoreboardSoccer resource coming soon!
Practice 2
Work on close control, changes of direction and pace in this gates practice.
Work on close control, changes of direction and pace in this gates practice.
Play 2
3v3 Games with the challenge of dribbling into the oppositions end zone.
3v3 Games with the challenge of dribbling into the oppositions end zone.
Practice 3
3v3 Environment that creates plenty of attacking overloads and situations to defend outnumbered.
3v3 Environment that creates plenty of attacking overloads and situations to defend outnumbered.
Play 3
3v3 Games with a fun ‘Connect 4’ incentive in the middle which works as a scoreboard.
#ScoreboardSoccer resource coming soon!
3v3 Games with a fun ‘Connect 4’ incentive in the middle which works as a scoreboard.
#ScoreboardSoccer resource coming soon!
Practice 4
Players have autonomy here, choosing what to practice. 1v1, 1v2, 2v1 or 2v2?
Players have autonomy here, choosing what to practice. 1v1, 1v2, 2v1 or 2v2?
Play 4
2v2 Game to encourage quick decisions and technical competencies.
2v2 Game to encourage quick decisions and technical competencies.
Practice 5
Coach shouts the number of players to enter
the field and plays a ball in. Utilise the
bonus ball idea where possible.
Coach shouts the number of players to enter
the field and plays a ball in. Utilise the
bonus ball idea where possible.
Play 5
Uneven team games are a great way to support players within your session and stretch certain individuals.
Uneven team games are a great way to support players within your session and stretch certain individuals.
Practice 6
Scanning a crucial behaviour that is worked on in this environment. Progression shown in animation.
Scanning a crucial behaviour that is worked on in this environment. Progression shown in animation.
Play 6
3 v 3 Games with a fun incentive in the middle which works as a scoreboard.
#ScoreboardSoccer resource coming soon!
3 v 3 Games with a fun incentive in the middle which works as a scoreboard.
#ScoreboardSoccer resource coming soon!
Practice 7
Defenders run the line between 2 cones. Attackers try to get past. Fun and competitive exercise.
Defenders run the line between 2 cones. Attackers try to get past. Fun and competitive exercise.
Play 7
Game with a wide zone to allow players to get on the ball in areas where they might dribble.
Game with a wide zone to allow players to get on the ball in areas where they might dribble.
Practice 8
An environment for some players to practice pressing and tackling while the other must spread out, pass and move.
An environment for some players to practice pressing and tackling while the other must spread out, pass and move.
Play 8
Play this game to improve spreading out, finishing and decision making with the ball.
Play this game to improve spreading out, finishing and decision making with the ball.
Practice 9
Players who don’t have a ball must stand still, those with the ball must create angles to pass while avoiding defenders.
Players who don’t have a ball must stand still, those with the ball must create angles to pass while avoiding defenders.
Play 9
3v3 With various targets to aid deception and disguise when passing/dribbling.
3v3 With various targets to aid deception and disguise when passing/dribbling.
Practice 10
A shooting practice with different variations for players.
A shooting practice with different variations for players.
Play 10
4v4+1 With the condition teams must make a minimum of 3 consecutive passes before scoring in any goal.
4v4+1 With the condition teams must make a minimum of 3 consecutive passes before scoring in any goal.
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Practice 11
There are black cones with white underneath and vice versa. Aim is to get as many of your teams cones on top as possible.
Practice 11
There are black cones with white underneath and vice versa. Aim is to get as many of your teams cones on top as possible.
Play 11
The idea of the previous practice is brought into the games now and acts as the scoreboard in the middle.
#ScoreboardSoccer resource coming soon!
The idea of the previous practice is brought into the games now and acts as the scoreboard in the middle.
#ScoreboardSoccer resource coming soon!
Practice 12
Players attack, defend, then join their own line ready to go again in this quick paced 1v1 practice.
Players attack, defend, then join their own line ready to go again in this quick paced 1v1 practice.
Play 12
A game to encourage running with the ball. You must dribble into oppositions end zone before being able to score.
A game to encourage running with the ball. You must dribble into oppositions end zone before being able to score.
Practice 13
1v2 Practice towards 2 mini goals. Group split into 2 and would be working at the same time to maximise involvement.
1v2 Practice towards 2 mini goals. Group split into 2 and would be working at the same time to maximise involvement.
Play 13
4v4+1 With each team tasked with attacking and defending 2 goals.
4v4+1 With each team tasked with attacking and defending 2 goals.
Practice 14
Fast paced practice, plenty of opportunities for players to practice passing, dribbling, shooting and defending.
Fast paced practice, plenty of opportunities for players to practice passing, dribbling, shooting and defending.
Play 14
Finding Nemo Scoreboard Soccer game. Find the coin. 5 Seconds to look under a cone when you score/coach praises your effort or attitude. Progress to throw used cones away.
#ScoreboardSoccer resource coming soon!
Finding Nemo Scoreboard Soccer game. Find the coin. 5 Seconds to look under a cone when you score/coach praises your effort or attitude. Progress to throw used cones away.
#ScoreboardSoccer resource coming soon!
Practice 15
2 Defenders attempt to guard 3 gates, players get a point for each gate they get through.
2 Defenders attempt to guard 3 gates, players get a point for each gate they get through.
Play 15
An environment to engage players in dribbling and the decision making of when / where to dribble, pass or shoot.
An environment to engage players in dribbling and the decision making of when / where to dribble, pass or shoot.
Practice 16
Simple shooting set up that can be easily adapted into fun races or 1v1s to goal. Can also vary the feed to work on volleys.
Simple shooting set up that can be easily adapted into fun races or 1v1s to goal. Can also vary the feed to work on volleys.
Play 16
5v5 The GK for team in possession must join the play, staying higher than the line of cones.
5v5 The GK for team in possession must join the play, staying higher than the line of cones.
Practice 17
Plenty of passing and receiving repetition in this easily adapted practice.
Plenty of passing and receiving repetition in this easily adapted practice.
Play 17
A possession based game to encourage passing, moving and teamwork.
A possession based game to encourage passing, moving and teamwork.
Practice 18
Work on scanning, quick passing and moving in this environment. Rotational progression shown in animation.
Work on scanning, quick passing and moving in this environment. Rotational progression shown in animation.
Play 18
2v2+4 Game with a lot of hidden learning and disguised fitness. Encourage players to find quick solutions to goal.
2v2+4 Game with a lot of hidden learning and disguised fitness. Encourage players to find quick solutions to goal.
Practice 19
Simple 1v1 exercise involving a wall player that players may want to use or use as a decoy before taking the defender on?
Simple 1v1 exercise involving a wall player that players may want to use or use as a decoy before taking the defender on?
Play 19
Attack and defend 2 goals with 1 keeper. Scanning and switching play likely to be crucial for success.
Attack and defend 2 goals with 1 keeper. Scanning and switching play likely to be crucial for success.
Practice 20
Look to play the ball from 1 target player to the other in this possession practice.
Look to play the ball from 1 target player to the other in this possession practice.
Play 20
Use your own zone for unopposed possession if needed but to score must pass/receive in opposition zone. Shooting progression shown.
Use your own zone for unopposed possession if needed but to score must pass/receive in opposition zone. Shooting progression shown.
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Practice 21
Promote a ruthless approach in players as they try get from 1 side of the area to the other by the quickest/safest means possible. Easily adapted to be done with a ball each.
Practice 21
Promote a ruthless approach in players as they try get from 1 side of the area to the other by the quickest/safest means possible. Easily adapted to be done with a ball each.
Play 21
If a player loses possession of the ball they must run around a cone before re-entering the game.
If a player loses possession of the ball they must run around a cone before re-entering the game.
Practice 22
Grids to practice 1v1s. Can be used as a competition with players moving up and down the grid if they win or lose their 1v1.
Grids to practice 1v1s. Can be used as a competition with players moving up and down the grid if they win or lose their 1v1.
Play 22
A team can only score when it has freed any of it’s players within the coned areas. Closest opposition player must fill the box.
A team can only score when it has freed any of it’s players within the coned areas. Closest opposition player must fill the box.
Practice 23
Foot skills practice to get players moving and changing direction with the ball at their feet.
Foot skills practice to get players moving and changing direction with the ball at their feet.
Play 23
Goal scorers replace the ball taken by the other team who re-start play immediately. May apply this to the ball going out of play too.
Goal scorers replace the ball taken by the other team who re-start play immediately. May apply this to the ball going out of play too.
Practice 24
This challenging environment can be adjusted to encourage close control, changing direction and changing speed.
This challenging environment can be adjusted to encourage close control, changing direction and changing speed.
Play 24
A game where coaches reward goals and positive play using a central scoreboard. You may want to reward players efforts when turning, L and V turns in particular.
#ScoreboardSoccer resource coming soon!
A game where coaches reward goals and positive play using a central scoreboard. You may want to reward players efforts when turning, L and V turns in particular.
#ScoreboardSoccer resource coming soon!
Practice 25
6v3 Rondo to work on angles and technique for passing and receiving.
6v3 Rondo to work on angles and technique for passing and receiving.
Play 25
Skill and strategy a key part of this fun ‘knock over the cones’ game. Ensure you have plenty of bonus balls ready.
Skill and strategy a key part of this fun ‘knock over the cones’ game. Ensure you have plenty of bonus balls ready.
Practice 26
A challenge to perform as many turns/skills as possible being aware of obstacles, other players and defenders.
A challenge to perform as many turns/skills as possible being aware of obstacles, other players and defenders.
Play 26
Cones all over the pitch to test scanning, passing and ball manipulation. Goal for other team if you hit a cone while playing.
Cones all over the pitch to test scanning, passing and ball manipulation. Goal for other team if you hit a cone while playing.
Practice 27
Central coned area represents a goal. Teams aim to make a minimum of 2 passes before shooting through the area which has a GK.
Central coned area represents a goal. Teams aim to make a minimum of 2 passes before shooting through the area which has a GK.
Play 27
Touch the ball in 2 zones before scoring. Progression: The amount of zones you visit before scoring is how many goals awarded.
Touch the ball in 2 zones before scoring. Progression: The amount of zones you visit before scoring is how many goals awarded.
Practice 28
How many passes can be made before the dribbling team get across the grid 6 times? Everyone avoid footballs colliding.
How many passes can be made before the dribbling team get across the grid 6 times? Everyone avoid footballs colliding.
Play 28
The environment here promotes switches of play and goalkeeper footwork/diving. Score through any of the 3 gates provided.
The environment here promotes switches of play and goalkeeper footwork/diving. Score through any of the 3 gates provided.
Practice 29
2v1 With oncoming second defender. Short eight second games with appropriate rest between rounds for players.
2v1 With oncoming second defender. Short eight second games with appropriate rest between rounds for players.
Play 29
Eight second games to promote quick solutions to goal. Simple rotation as shown, apply a relevant work to rest ratio for players.
Eight second games to promote quick solutions to goal. Simple rotation as shown, apply a relevant work to rest ratio for players.
Practice 30
1 Defender guards 2 gates which the attackers are trying to get through for a point. Swap defenders frequently.
1 Defender guards 2 gates which the attackers are trying to get through for a point. Swap defenders frequently.
Play 30
Multi directional game with lots of passing, turning, moving, scanning and defending.
Multi directional game with lots of passing, turning, moving, scanning and defending.
Practice 31
Short movements to receive a pass are practiced throughout and communication will help players get success.
Short movements to receive a pass are practiced throughout and communication will help players get success.
Play 31
Be patient and allow players to discover the benefit of reacting quickly and moving away from the ball at times.
Be patient and allow players to discover the benefit of reacting quickly and moving away from the ball at times.
