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?

Tony Mee

• Academy Coach
• UEFA A Licensed Coach