Arrival Game - (Throw in focus)
This traditional arrival activity is set to start for as soon as players start to arrive, giving a fun football environment within which we can start to apply learnings. The skill focus for this session is throw-in techniques. The ball must come from behind and over the thrower's head during a throw-in and the player's feet must be grounded.
Key Points
- Setup: A 9m x 14m pitch with a goal at each end.
- Players: 2-12
- Objectives: Relaxed game of football which scales up as more players arrive. Allow players to have fun, primary input is focussed on the technique of legal throw-ins. Ensure all players get an opportunity to throw in.
- Rules:
- Standard football rules
- Legal throw-ins mandatory
- Duration: 10-15 minutes
- Coaching tips:
- Have spare balls ready to avoid breaks in play
- Ensure that all players get an opportunity to throw-in and pause to demonstrate when required
- Encourage skills
- Variations:
- Introduce a limit on touches to increase decision speed.
Video
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Drill Layout
Benefits
- Fun