Speed of Thought on the Soccer Field 10/13/2010
Warm-Up:
Tag inside a 30x30 Grid Players are it if they run outside the grid. 2 Players are it two at a time. This may seem too simple for a group of older players but remember that these are competitive athletes and they will compete; besides, it is only 5 minutes and then a stretch.
5v5+5:
Inside a 35x35 grid. Two teams of 5 play possession inside the grid and the third team is neutral. One neutral player plays inside the grid and the other four are outside each of the four sides of the grid. To score a team must possesses and play to one of the outside neutral players and then possess until they can play to the neutral player across the grid. Players on the outside should move according to the balls position so as to always be in line with the ball. Alternate teams about every 7 minutes. 21-28 minutes.
Tag inside a 30x30 Grid Players are it if they run outside the grid. 2 Players are it two at a time. This may seem too simple for a group of older players but remember that these are competitive athletes and they will compete; besides, it is only 5 minutes and then a stretch.
5v5+5:
Inside a 35x35 grid. Two teams of 5 play possession inside the grid and the third team is neutral. One neutral player plays inside the grid and the other four are outside each of the four sides of the grid. To score a team must possesses and play to one of the outside neutral players and then possess until they can play to the neutral player across the grid. Players on the outside should move according to the balls position so as to always be in line with the ball. Alternate teams about every 7 minutes. 21-28 minutes.
Note:
The path of the ball indicates one point, the other outside neutral players can be played in order to move the ball from one end to the other. Also note the position of the outside neutral players in relation to the ball.
Progression: To score a team must play in all outside neutral players in order without losing possession. This can make scoring in frequent so don’t worry if the game becomes low scoring.
Blackjack:
A simple (two team) possession game where every one touch pass that finds a teammate is a point. Teams may want to dictate a person to keep score, have them do so out loud to ensure fair play. 15-20 minutes. Play two games. If there are uneven numbers have one player as neutral.
Game to Full Goals:
Two touch restriction to start. Play on a small field (40x40) which will increase pressure and encourage quick play
The path of the ball indicates one point, the other outside neutral players can be played in order to move the ball from one end to the other. Also note the position of the outside neutral players in relation to the ball.
Progression: To score a team must play in all outside neutral players in order without losing possession. This can make scoring in frequent so don’t worry if the game becomes low scoring.
Blackjack:
A simple (two team) possession game where every one touch pass that finds a teammate is a point. Teams may want to dictate a person to keep score, have them do so out loud to ensure fair play. 15-20 minutes. Play two games. If there are uneven numbers have one player as neutral.
Game to Full Goals:
Two touch restriction to start. Play on a small field (40x40) which will increase pressure and encourage quick play
