Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Pre-Season Assessment 2

1v1/2v2 (20 mins)

Split into groups of 4. 4 with bibs, 4 without. 

3 mini pitches per group of 4; the 2 outside pitches will be a 1v1, with the middle pitch being a 2v2. 

1v1 pitches are a regular scoring game, get the ball into opponent's goal = 1 point.

On the 2v2 pitch, points are scored by dribbling the ball over the line and stopping it. 

After 5 minutes, collect scores from each game in each group and tally it up (e.g. white team's score from each group of 4v4's is totalled up)

5 minutes play time, then the 1v1 players play 2v2 and vice versa.

After 5 minutes, collect scores from each game in each group and tally it up.

Once everyone has played 2v2 and played 1v1, swap over again. This time, the 1v1 players play the opponent they haven't played 1v1 yet.

The 2v2 scoring rules will change. This time, rather than dribbling over the line, the aim is to pass to your opponent as he runs over the line. (i.e. don't just stand behind the line and wait, make the run when team mate can pass it to you)

5 minutes, collect scores, change. 

--- If odd numbers, create a float who plays for the team in possession in the 2v2, and helps the player on the ball in the 1v1s ---

SSG with Float(ers) (10 mins)

For the final 10-15 minutes, play a regular SSG, but with 1 or 2 floats, number depending. If even numbers, play with 2 floats, if odd numbers, play with 1 float. e.g. 6v6 + 1 for odd numbers, of 6v6 + 2 for even numbers. 

This will ensure an overload is always created - either an extra player for the team in possession, or an extra 2 players. This will benefit both sides, increasing the chances of both teams scoring goals. Play without goalkeepers. 

Allow the game to be played uncoached, only stepping in to referee where required.