Full Field Finale
This is a full-scale 9-a-side game designed to culminate a training session, allowing players to apply the skills and strategies they've focused on during the session in a match setting against a team of similar age. Standard football rules apply, with an emphasis on practising the session's key learnings. Coaches can rotate players in and out of the game to keep everyone engaged and ensure that all players get the opportunity to implement their skills in a real-game context.
Key Points
- Setup: Standard 9-a-side match on an appropriate-sized pitch.
- Players: Two teams of 9, with additional players rotated in as needed.
- Objectives: Reinforce the day\'s training focuses through gameplay, encourage teamwork and strategic execution under match conditions.
- Rules:
- Standard football rules apply.
- Coaches should focus on implementing session-specific strategies and skills.
- Players not currently in the match can participate in simultaneous drills to stay warm and active.
- Duration: 10-15 minutes
- Coaching tips:
- Use this opportunity to observe players' application of session skills in a match environment and provide targeted feedback.
- Encourage players to communicate effectively, work as a team, and apply session learnings creatively.
- Rotate players strategically to ensure all participants stay engaged and receive equal opportunities to contribute.
- Variations:
- Change positions as required
Video
Not available
Drill Layout
Benefits
- Teamwork
- Using space
- Problem-Solving
- Competiveness
- Fun
- Shooting
- Passing