By Gregg Gillies - Set Up: Area 30x20 divided into 4 rectangle areas (15x10). 4V4 + 4. See Diagram 1 below for the set up of the players. The attackers are the players in black. The defenders are in yellow. You can adjust the size based on your players age and skill level. The Drill: The
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By Gregg Gillies - Set Up: Size (dependent on strength and skill of your players) at least 8-10 players plus GK (in the progression). 6 player set up, as seen in diagram 1 below. Have at least 8, with an extra player behind Player #1 and Player #4. If you have more than 8, you can
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By Gregg Gillies - Set Up: Size (45 x 35 depending on age, skill level, etc. - can be brought down as far as 30 x 25) Depending on your technical and tactical focus as well as equipment available this can be played with small goals or full size with goalies. See diagram 1 below for
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By Gregg Gillies - Set Up: Size (25 x 20 yards) at least 12 players plus 2 GK The Drill: Two teams (black and yellow). Each team has 2 players on the field of play. Each team also has two players on the outside of the cones, on the offensive half only. Both teams have two players
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By Gregg Gillies - Warm Up Set Up: Space can vary depending on number of players and how difficult you want it to be. Set up a variety of cone "goals" randomly throughout a space and pair up your players in teams of two, each team has one ball. Use at least 5 cone "goals." The
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By Gregg Gillies - Players, especially at a younger age, struggle with the concept of specific off the ball movements in order to create space from a defender and get open to receive a pass. In this drill we are going to work on creating space using the specific techniques of 'show to go' and 'go
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By Gregg Gillies - Set Up: Size (Circle about 20 yds in diameter, can depending on age, skill level, etc.) 6 – 8 players The Drill: • Players A starts in the middle with a ball. Player A passes to Player B and then applies “passive” defensive pressure (see Diagram 2) • Player B passes to
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By Gregg Gillies - Set Up: (20-30 yds by 10 yds per group) You'll need 6 to 24 cones, depending on the number of players you have and how many you want in a each group so they can maximize the number of touches they get. See the diagram below for how you set up the
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By Gregg Gillies - This drill builds off of Part 1 by adding more live pressure and more decision making by the players themselves. Set Up: Size (20 yds x 10 yds up to 30 x 20 depending on age, skill level, etc.) The rectangle is divided in half with cones (see diagram 1 below) so
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By Gregg Gillies - Set Up: 20 yds x 10 yds up to 30 x 20 depending on age, skill level, etc. The Drill: Players 1 and 4 stand at opposite ends of the 20 yard rectangle. Player 5 stands in front of Player 1 as a passive defender. Player 2 stands on the side, off
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By Gregg Gillies - Warm Up: Grid Dribbling Set Up: Size (30 yds x 25 yds) Field size can vary depending on the number of players you have. You only need four cones but can add a few more if this helps keep the players in the playing area. The Rules: Each player has a ball
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By Gregg Gillies - Warm Up: Lateral Dribbling Set Up: You'll need 3 to 12 cones, depending on the number of players you have and how many you want in a each group so they can maximize the number of touches they get. See the diagram below for how you set up the cones. By placing
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By Gregg Gillies - Warm Up: Hand Ball Soccer This is a great warm up game. When utilizing it with my teams, I've found that it gets them engaged and excited about the upcoming practice session (their brains are switched “on” and they are focused). It gets their bodies moving and their minds ready for what's
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