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Chasing Game

Set Up

  • N/A
  • Boxes of 10 x 10 yards
  • 5 v 2 + 5 v 2
  • Footballs, cones, bibs

Objectives

  • Develop passing and receiving techniques.
  • Improve decision-making and quick thinking under pressure.
  • Improve movement, support and combination play.

Details

  • The blue team plays 5 v 2 in grid one while the pink team play 5 v 2 in the grid diagonally across from the blue team. The first pass is always free
  • The teams must complete 5 consecutive passes which then allows them to pass into the adjacent grid in a clockwise direction
  • Players then move into this grid and then attempt to complete 5 consecutive passess before they advance to the next grid in a clockwise direction
  • Teams score a point by catching up to the opposing team. First team to 3 points wins
  • Defenders can be changed up at anytime
  • Defenders keep the ball on gaining possession and attempt to score a point by completing 10 consecutive passes.
  • The first pass is always free for the attacking team when the ball exits the grid

Alterations

Regression

  • Increase the size of the boxes

Progression

  • Add an extra defender

Coaching Points

  • Quality and purpose of first touch
  • Quality and speed of pass
  • Movement off the ball
  • Awareness before receiving the ball
  • Speed of play
  • Can we play into the next grid as early as possible?
Meet the Expert

Tony Mee

  • Academy Coach
  • UEFA A Licensed Coach
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