Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Pendulum

Tactical Game: Pendulum (20 mins)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• One player from each team start on the field

• One player starts the game by dribbling or passing in for a 2v1

• As soon as a shot is taken or the ball goes out, the player that started on, exits the field.

• An opponent enters from the opposite end, and now they have a 2v1 overload

• Repeat this continuously 

• If the single player scores, one of the players from the team with two, still exits.

• Exiting player is always the one with overload team that has been on the longest.

COACHING CONSIDERATIONS:

• Are players entering and attacking aggressively?

• Are the defenders able to apply some pressure?

• Progression to reduce overload advantage?

COACHING TOOLS

Restrict:

• Must score within 10 seconds

Relate:

• Counter-attack, break away, etc

Reward:

• Double points if they can score within 5 seconds