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1 PRIMARY SCHOOL COACHING PROGRAMME Give players the opportunity to be the best they can be PLANNING OF SESSION: Have I a plan made out? What am I going to coach and how am I going to coach it? Include Fundamental Movement Skills in the Warm Up Make sure drills are appropriate to the ability of the group Link drills to your games Play players in different positions Develop players to be comfortable on both left and right sides DURING THE SESSION: Provide accurate demonstration Explain why the skills are been done Think HEAD, HANDS, FEET when looking at a players technique Encourage your players to attack the ball Encourage players to perform drills at pace provided they have a basic level of skill Provide positive feedback Ask questions check for understanding Make sure all players get some feedback during the session REVIEW OF THE SESSION: Was the session effective and fun? Was there 1 ball between 2 players? Was the Warm Up fun and dynamic? Did the drills/games provide players with an opportunity to improve their skills? What could be done better? 1

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3 FOREWORD It gives me great pleasure to introduce the Coiste Oiliuna Chorcai Primary Schools GAA Coaching Booklet. There has been a large increase in the number of clubs providing direct support to their local primary schools in recent years. It is important for both coaches and the schools which they support to have a clear plan for the delivery of coaching sessions to ensure the children involved derive maximum physical benefits from the activities undertaken. This booklet contains coaching sessions for first and second class, third and fourth class and also fifth and sixth class pupils. It is aimed at club school link coaches and primary school teachers. The sessions are designed on the following principals 18 sessions that require minimal yard space in both hurling and football The sessions flow in to each other but can be varied according to the ability levels of the class and the best judgement of the coach/teacher. Skills selected are based on recognised age appropriate activities An emphasis throughout on the development of agility, balance and coordination as well as the key ingredient FUN. PE curriculum games, athletics and gymnastics strands are included in sessions. As per best practice, an assumption that there is a ball per two players in football to ensure maximum participation for all pupils in the class groups. Sessions can be taken out of the booklet directly in to the school yard if desired. Further backup resources are in the GAA Fun Do Resource pack Whether you are an experienced coach or a new club school link coach, you now have a template to work from and some frameworks for the content of sessions. This resource will be backed up on the ground through the Games Development Administrators that are based around the county as well as our coach education programme which is available to all who wish to improve on their knowledge of coaching GAA in Cork. I would like to wish you all the very best in delivering coaching sessions and hope this manual can be of assistance to you in bringing gaelic games to children throughout the county. Kevin O Callaghan Games Manager 3 FOREWORD by Kevin O Callaghan

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5 1 FUNDAMENTALS Set up cones 5 rows of cones in a grid fashion with 4/5 players behind the red cone: RUNNING / SKIPPING / SHUFFLING / HOPPING / ZIG - ZAG - Sprint out to the cone and back in again (coach calls number / colour) - Skip out to the cone and back again (forwards and backwards) - Shuffle out and back - Zig Zag through the markers and back in again (High 5 the next player) - Hop over each cone forward, backwards, laterally (2 feet / 1 foot) stick the landing first and then progress to continuous jumps RUNNING / CATCHING / BOUNCING - Run out to the cone and back in again with the ball in your hands and hand it to next player - Run out to 3rd cone, stop, bounce the ball and catch it again and run back to the start again - Run out to the marker, stop and throw the ball in the air and catch it, turn and sprint back in to the start (Repeat the above but throw the ball back to next player from 2nd cone (Underhand / Bounce Pass) CHANGE OF DIRECTION / SHUFFLING / PICKING THE BALL UP - Sprint with ball to 3rd cone, reverse to 2nd cone and accelerate forward 4th cone, turn and sprint back to start - Shuffle sideways to 5th cone and back in again bouncing and catching the ball as you move. - Run out to 5th marker and back in doing a 360 degree turn around 3rd marker. - Relay: First play runs and picks ball up from 1st cone, drops at the 2nd cone and sprints back to the start, next player picks the ball from 2nd cone and drops at the 3rd cone.first team getting ball back to the start wins!! RUNNING / JUMP-LANDING / DRIBBLING - Run to the cone the coach call and back to the start again - Call out Team colours (Cork = red marker) run to the marker and back in - Run and perform 180 / 360 jump at 3rd and 5th marker and sprint back to the start again - Foot dribble through the cone and back to the start again 5 LEVEL 1:

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7 1 SESSION 2 INSTANT ACTIVITY: REPEAT FUNDAMENTALS Set up cones 5 rows of cones in a grid fashion with 4/5 players behind the red cone: RUNNING / SKIPPING / SHUFFLING / HOPPING / ZIG - ZAG - Sprint out to the cone and back in again (coach calls number /colour) - Skip out to the cone and back again (forwards and backwards) - Shuffle out and back - Zig Zag through the markers and back in again (High 5 the next player) - Hop over each cone forward, backwards, laterally (2 feet / 1 foot) stick the landing first and then progress to continuous jumps RUNNING / JUMP-LANDING / DRIBBLING - Run to the cone the coach call and back to the start again - Call out Team colours (Cork = red marker) run to the marker and back in - Run and perform 180 / 360 jump at 3rd and 5th marker and sprint back to the start again - Foot dribble through the cone and back to the start again SKILL: BOUNCING & CATCHING A Set up 4 rows of cones in a grid 2-3 metres apart. (Body catch is revised in this drill also) 1st player takes his four steps and bounces the ball by the second cone, goes around the cone and throws the ball back for the next player to catch (Low / Body). 7 LEVEL 1:

8 1 B - Bounce the ball at second and fourth marker, taking your 4 steps in between each marker C - Zig-Zag through the markers bouncing the ball using the outside hand. D - Zig-Zag through the markers bouncing the ball using the outside hand. Make sure to catch with 2 hands after every bounce. TEACHING POINTS BODY CATCH - Elbows tucked in with eyes on the ball - Extend your arms out in front and spread your fingers - Relax chest and cushion impact of the ball 8 LEVEL 1:

9 1 SESSION 3 INSTANT ACTIVITY: REPEAT FUNDAMENTALS RUNNING / JUMP-LANDING / DRIBBLING Run to the cone the coach call and back to the start again Call out Team colours (Cork = red marker) run to the marker and back in Run and perform 180 / 360 jump at 3rd and 5th marker and sprint back to the start again Foot dribble through the cone and back to the start again SKILL: HANDPASS A -Set up markers in a grid fashion 6 metres apart. - Divide the players in pairs with 1 ball per pair - Each player in turn hand passes the ball to their partner B 3-4 players behind each marker. 1st player runs out around first cone and hand passes the ball back to the next player. Practice turning around the cone both left and right. 4 STEPS VARIATION: run around different colour cone 9 LEVEL 1:

10 1 C 3 players at either end. The 1st player takes 4 steps and handpasses the ball to next player at the other end. Follow your pass. D - 3 players in back group - C passes to A and lets A return pass to C, then passes to B and gets a return - Change player in the middle every seconds FUN GAME: COPS AND ROBBERS -Each pair has a ball inside a marked out zone -Players take 4 steps and handpass the ball to their partner -2 players have no ball. They try and rob other players of their ball. If your ball is robbed you become the Robber. TEACHING POINTS HANDPASS - Step forward to make the pass with 1 hand holding the ball stationary - Keep eyes on the ball - Strike ball with open hand with fingers firm and extended. - Striking hand comes back and strikes through the middle of the ball like a pendulum. - Don t forget to follow through 10 LEVEL 1:

11 1 SESSION 4 FREE MOVEMENT: INSTANT ACTIVITY:SPATIAL AWARENESS Set out square area that all players must remain inside. Players run around the square but they have to change direction every 4 steps. Demonstrate the use of the outside foot in changing direction of movement: use the inside of outside foot to drive off Encourage players to look for the SPACE and avoid running into contact. This will develop multi-directional movement. Include dynamic flexibility/mobility exercises: high knees, heel flicks, skipping, hopping, duck walk, sideways and backwards movement. BACK TO BACK: Players run about until the call of Back to Back. Group pair off, last to form a pair or anyone not in a pair is the new caller. NUMBERS: Group move around until a number is called. When a number is called the players then form groups of that number. SHAPES: Repeat above but call out shape to be formed by players e.g. Triangle, Get into groups of 3. REVISION: HANDPASS Players in pairs, hand pass ball to each other HEAD / HANDS / FEET!! SKILL: LOW CATCH A Players paired off 5m apart with a ball between each pair Start off throwing the ball to bounce so your partner has to perform a low catch. B Increase the pace by getting players to interchange positions on a call/whistle 11 LEVEL 1:

12 1 C Alternate 5 in & outs for each player. Player 1 bounce passes the ball to player 2. Player 2 catches the ball, passes the ball back to player 1 and then reverses back to starting cone. Repeat x 5 and swap around. D 3 players at either end. The 1st player takes 4 steps and bounce passes the ball to next player at the other end. Follow your pass. FUN GAME: BOUNCE PASS -Set up 2 teams of 7/8 a side in a grid / court -Teams score by passing to teammate with a bounce pass. -Encourage players to take 4 steps TEACHING POINTS BOUNCE - Hold ball in both hands with head down and eyes on the ball - Bounce the ball with 1 hand with fingers spread behind the ball and extend the arm towards the ground. - Move hands towards the ball with fingers creating a W shape and cushion the ball into the hands -Hold the ball securely and bring it into the body 12 LEVEL 1:

13 1 SESSION 5 INSTANT ACTIVITY: Dodgems: each child holds a dome like steering wheel and drives about avoiding the rest of the cars. If 1 car comes close they go beep and change direction of run to avoid contact and move into free space again. 1st gear: running forwards 2nd gear: running backwards 3rd gear: moving sideways Stop and Go: Have kids in a straight line facing you or else positioned randomly in a square. Use athletic movements such as running, jumping, skipping for your GO movements and use strength/balance exercises such as squatting, lunging, balance on 1 leg as your stopping movements.. Example: When I say go you run backwards around the square. When I say stop you get into a squat position REVISION: LOW CATCH Increase the pace by getting players to interchange positions on a call/whistle SKILL: PUNT KICK A Target Game: Place a line of cones halfway across a grid. Divide players into pairs with a pair at either end of the grid. Players score by punt kicking the ball and hitting one of the cones in the middle of the grid. Players work in Pairs with every second kick. B 1 V 1: Player pair off and punt kick the ball over and back to each other. If you kick first with your right then you kick the next ball with your left.. 13 LEVEL 1:

14 1 C Through the Channel: Set up a channel of cones approx -10m long and 2m wide. 2 players line up at either end. The 1st player punt kicks the ball to the next player at the other end. Follow your pass. D GOALS: Its 2 v 2 with each pair protecting a goal. Player punt kicks the ball across trying to score in the other team s goal. FUN GAME: OVER THE RIVER - Divide teams up evenly - Back team must attempt to kick ball into opponents ground on the opposite side. - 1 point is awarded to the opposite team if the ball is kicked out of the grid. TEACHING POINTS LOW CATCH - Head down with eyes on the ball - Step/bend forward with elbows tucked in and fingers pointing to the ground - Relax the chest to cushion impact of the ball and or - Spread fingers in a W shape and cushion the ball into the hands - Hold the ball securely and bring into the chest. 14 LEVEL 1:

15 1 SESSION 6 INSTANT ACTIVITY: BULLDOG -One player is on and they call a name of a 2nd person. -This person must now attempt to get across to the other side without been caught. -If they get across successfully the rest of the group can run across freely. If they are caught they are also on. If 4 or more players are on they must link hands and work as a team to catch more players. If this link is broken all players can then run freely. -Variation: The coach/player on can call IRISH BULLDOG IN WHICH CASE ALL PLAYERS MUST RUN REVISION: PUNT KICK GOALS: Its 2 v 2 with each pair protecting a goal. Player punt kicks the ball across trying to score in the other team s goal. SKILL: SIDE STEP A Player walk towards each cone side stepping the cone each time. Practice side stepping left and right. Repeat the drill jogging once player become familiar. B Players jog from the first cone towards the stationary man in the middle, side stepping to get past and waiting at the second cone to repeat the drill 15 LEVEL 1:

16 1 C Caterpillar: Side step through the other players in a zig zag fashion while holding onto a ball. Pass the ball back to the next player at the back by passing it back through each player. First team to the cone wins. D Landmines: - Space out cones in a grid with groups of 4/5 players spaced out along all sides. - Each group has a number - If your number is called you attempt to get to the far side of the grid by side stepping the mines. GAME - Set up 2 teams of 7/8 a side in a grid / court - Teams score by side stepping another player or scoring a goal or point. - Encourage players to take 4 steps TEACHING POINTS SIDE STEP page 41 of book 16 LEVEL 1:

17 2 SESSION 1 INSTANT ACTIVITY: TOUCH A COLOUR: Cones are set out in a grid and all players move around freely on the whistle. The coach calls a certain colour (for example red ) and the players then react and accelerate to the nearest red cone. Players much touch colours with their foot. Players move again and the drill is repeated. 1 HAND 2 HANDS: Players move around the grid and the coach randomly calls out the following options: - Left: player touches ground with left hand - Right : player touches ground with right hand - 2: players touches ground with both hands - Up: players jump in the air and clap their hands SKILL: CROUCH LIFT A Set up 4 cones 4 metres apart in a line with 3 players behind each cone 1st player runs to first marker and crouch lifts the ball and drops it at 2nd cone, turns and runs back and high 5 next player. The next player crouch lifts ball from second cone and drops the ball at third cone and so on.. VARIATION: Relay work the ball back to starting cone. B GRID SWAP: Divide the players into 2 teams of 5-8 players. Assign the grid to each team footballs in one grid. First team transfer the balls back to their own grid by crouch lifting the ball and running back towards their own grid. This is repeated until all the balls are back in their own grid. The 2nd team repeat. TIME IT!! VARIATION: Place all the footballs outside the grids. Both teams move balls into their grid using the crouch lift. The team with most balls in their grid on the whistle wins. 17 LEVEL 2:

18 2 C BRIDGE BALL: Players in pairs with a ball between 2. The player without the ball stands still with their legs spread apart. The partner rolls the ball from behind so that they must run and crouch lift the ball. Variation: The ball is rolled through the front of their partner, forcing the partner to turn and chase. D TUSSLE & LIFT: Players are divided up into pairs with each player lined up 5 metres apart. On a signal the coach/ other player rolls the ball forward for the pair to chase and contest. The players go the end of the queue and switch sides for the next go. GAME - Play a Modified game of 7/8 a side. - Must crouch lift the ball off the ground - Allowed 4 steps and bounce in possession - Teams score by kicking a goal / point - Girls allowed to pick ball off the ground - Set up 2 games or else have 3 teams and rotate the teams TEACHING POINTS CROUCH LIFT - Move to the ball and bend the back leg with supporting foot alongside and a little ahead of the ball - Place the hands in front of the ball in a cupped position with the fingers spread - Scoop the ball forward into the cupped hands using the back leg - Draw the ball into the body to secure position 18 LEVEL 2:

19 2 SESSION 2 INSTANT ACTIVITY: STOP AND GO: Have kids in a straight line facing you or else positioned randomly in a square. Use athletic movements such as running, jumping, skipping for your GO movements and use strength/balance exercises such as squatting, lunging, balance on 1 leg as your stopping movements.. Example: When I say go you run backwards around the square. When I say stop you get into a squat position REVISION: CROUCH LIFT *BRIDGE BALL: Players in pairs with a ball between 2. The player without the ball stands still with their legs spread apart. The partner rolls the ball from behind so that they must run and crouch lift the ball. Variation: The ball is rolled through the front of their partner, forcing the partner to turn and chase. SKILL: SOLO A Players in pairs with 1 ball practicing to solo the ball stationary. First player goes for seconds and then the second player goes for seconds and this is repeated. Variation: Partners can count for each other. B Set up 2 cones 5 metres apart. Players takes 4 steps then solo the ball at the marker. Turn and hand pass it back to next player and follow your pass 19 LEVEL 2:

20 2 C Set up 4 cones 4 metres apart in a line with 3 players behind each cone. Player runs out and solo the ball at each cone. Variation: Include a relay D CATERPILLAR: Solo the ball through the other players in a zig zag fashion. Pass the ball back to the next player at the back either by overhead pass, side pass, or pass under the legs. First team to the cone wins. GAME: ENDZONE - Play a Modified game of 7/8 a side. - Allowed 4 steps and solo in possession - Teams score by soloing the ball through their End zone TEACHING POINTS SOLO - Release the ball into the hand of the kicking leg, head down and eyes on the ball - Step forward with the non kicking foot and drop the ball onto the kicking foot Right hand right leg & left hand left leg - When the foot impacts the ball, flick the toe upwards towards the body and straighten the leg - Extend the arms forward to catch the ball 20 LEVEL 2:

21 2 SESSION 3 INSTANT ACTIVITY: COATS & TAILS: Assign 3-5 catchers. All other players have a bib tucked into the back of their tracksuit like a tail. Catchers attempt to get tails from other players. If you are caught, you put on the bib and become a catcher. Time it!! Or work in pairs- 1 catcher chasing 1 tail.. REVISION: SOLO Set up 4 cones 4 metres apart in a line with 3 players behind each cone. Player runs out and solo the ball at each cone. Variation: Include a relay SKILL: FIST PASS A -Set up markers in a grid fashion 6 metres apart. Divide the players in pairs with 1 ball per pair -Each player in turn hand passes the ball to their partner - Count first pait to make ten passes or how many passes each pair can make in 30 seconds. B 3-4 players behind each marker. 1st player runs out around first cone and hand passes the ball back to the next player. Practice turning around the cone both left and right. 4 STEPS Variation: run around different cone 21 LEVEL 2:

22 2 C 3 players at either end. The 1st player takes 4 steps and hand passes the ball to next player at the other end. Follow your pass. D Run out diagonally to your left/right toward first cone. Turn sharply around it and hand passes the ball to next player at the other end. Follow your pass. GAME: FIND YOUR KEEPER -Aim of the game is to work the ball back to your own keeper -Each keeper must remain in their designated area -Rotate keeper after every 2/3 scores -When you score the keeper places ball on ground for the opposition to restart the game and work the ball back up the other end -Allowed take 4 steps, a bounce and another 4 steps TEACHING POINTS FIST PASS - Step forward to make the pass with 1 hand holding the ball stationary - Keep eyes on the ball - Strike through the middle of the ball with the fist while keeping the supporting hand steady. - Striking hand comes back and strikes through the middle of the ball like a pendulum. - Don t forget to follow through. 22 LEVEL 2:

23 2 SESSION 4 INSTANT ACTIVITY: MULTI DIRECTIONAL - MOVEMENT Instruct players to do the following movements around the school yard or hall Running forward & back Skipping forward & back High Knees Heel Flicks Heel to Butt Lateral Movement Hopping / Jumping Crawling forward, backwards, laterally *Emphasize correct technique with demonstration and explanation very important. REVISION: FISTPASS 2 players are positioned behind each cone. The 1st player takes 4 steps and hand passes the ball to next player at the other end. Follow your pass. SKILL: REACH CATCH A Players in Pairs Pass the ball over and back practicing the reach catch. B PRESSURE CATCH: Two players set up at each marker. The 1st player attempts to catch the ball with a reach catch while the 2nd player stands to the side and slightly behind and applies some pressure 23 LEVEL 2:

24 2 C - Mark out a triangle using cones as shown - Divide the players into groups of four; one ball per group - One player is positioned at each of the cones while the fourth is the piggy in the middle. - Players must pass the ball to eachother at an appropriate height, in order for the receiver to perform the Reach Catch. - The player in the middle attempts to intercept the ball - If successful, the player whose pass was intercepted becomes the new piggy in the middle. D OVERHEAD RELAY: Set up with players in groups of 4-5 positioned in a straight line. There is a 2-3 metre gap between each player. The 1st player carefully throws the ball overhead for the next player to catch. The 1st player then goes to the end of the line. If a team drops the ball they must go back to the start. The team the gets from the red to yellow cones the quickest is the winner. GAME: FIND YOUR KEEPER -Aim of the game is to work the ball back to one of your goalkeepers. -Each keeper must remain in their designated area - The Goalkeeper must catch the ball in a reach pass position for the score to count -Rotate keeper after every score -When you score the keeper places ball on ground for the opposition to restart the game. -Allowed take 4 steps, a bounce and another 4 steps TEACHING POINTS REACH PASS - Head up with eyes on the ball - Step forward and extend the arms forward towards the ball - Spread fingers in W shape and cushion the ball into the hands - Secure the ball into the chest 24 LEVEL 2:

25 2 SESSION 5 INSTANT ACTIVITY: MAN MARK: in pairs with one player marking another in the grid. Players start with the marker placing his hand on the other players shoulder with the aim of keeping it there while the other player attempts to break free. 1 Leg/Hand Tug of War Heel walk/toe walk/duck walk REVISION: REACH CATCH PRESSURE CATCH: Two players set up at each marker. The 1st player attempts to catch the ball with a reach catch while the 2nd player stands to the side and slightly behind and applies some pressure SKILL: BLOCKDOWN & CHECKING A In pairs stationary the players take turns practicing the blockdown technique without a ball B In pairs stationary the players take turns practicing the blockdown technique with a ball 25 LEVEL 2:

26 2 C Three cones are laid out 5 metres apart with a player at each cone. Another player has a ball who attempts a kick at each cone while the players at the cone attempt a blockdown. The players then move back one cone after three block downs have been attempted and drill continues. D DOWN THE CHANNEL: One player moves down the channel without a ball attempting to get past the defender. The defender tries to dictate where the attacker can go. Start jogging and then increase the pace and a ball. GAME: CATCH AND KICK -Play a Modified game of 7/8 a side. -Allowed 4 steps and bounce/solo in possession -Teams score by kicking a goal= 1 point / block down= 3 points / check= 3 points -To focus on the blockdown, no steps allowed and the player must kick pass the ball TEACHING POINTS BLOCKDOWN - Stand close to the opponent - As opponent prepares to play the ball reach forward with arms outstretched and hands close together - Keep your eyes on the ball - Block the ball at point of contact with the boot - Move to regain possession ahead of the opponent 26 LEVEL 2:

27 2 SESSION 6 INSTANT ACTIVITY: Cones set up in in 4 lines with the colours randomly positioned. The Coach either calls out a number / colour of a cone and players move to that line or cone. REVISION: BLOCKDOWN In pairs stationary the players take turns practicing the block down technique with a ball SKILL: HOOK KICK A Player solo/bounce the out to the first cone, turn and hook kick the ball back to the next player B Player solo / bounce the ball out to first cone, then go left/right towards the next cone, turn and hook kick back to the next player and follow your pass. 27 LEVEL 2:

28 2 C AROUND THE SQUARE: Set up cones in a square format with 2 players at each cone. Player hook kicks the ball to the front player at the next corner and follows the pass. Make sure to practice going both directions and can add in second ball. D -Players line up around the circle - Every second player has a football Ask the players to take position - Jogging either clockwise/anti-clockwise they kick pass the ball across to another player on the far side of the circle. TEACHING POINTS HOOK KICK - Hold the ball with two hands and point the shoulder towards the target. - Ball dropped to foot of kicking side and extend opposite hand to aid balance - Beware child throwing up to kick, left hand left leg, right hand right leg. - Head down with eyes on ball at all times. - Step forward with non-kicking foot and kick the ball with the inside of the kicking foot. - Follow through with kicking leg across the body in direction of the target with the toe pointing upwards. GAME - Play a Modified game of 7/8 a side. - Allowed 4 steps and solo/hop in possession - Teams score by using a hook only TEACHING POINTS CHECKING - Lean slightly forward with the feet wide and knees bent - Extend the arms to either side with fingers spread - Use short steps to shadow an opponent with one foot slightly ahead of the other - Once to ball is in sight or been played, attempt to intercept with an open hand 28 LEVEL 2:

29 3 SESSION 1 INSTANT ACTIVITY: 1V1 KNEE TOUCH: Players are in pairs You gain a point by touching your paetners knee while avoiding being caught yourself. Variation: Touch the shoulder Emphasise knee bend, slight lean forward, weight on balla of the feet and quick movement. Luncge and hold 2 x 10+ seconds SKILL: PUNT KICK 2 A - Divide the group into pairs; one football per pair - Mark out a channel for each pair, who face eachother approximately 10m apart - Each player in turn Punt Kicks the ball to their partner To kick with the right leg take the first step with the left leg and vice versa - It may be necessary to group children on the basis of ability B INTERLINKED TRIANGLES: Players are divided up into groups of 3-4. The drill is run as a relay where players solo out around the markers and punt kick back to the next player in line. Teams should be required to run in different directions and practice kicking with both legs. 29 LEVEL 3:

30 3 C ATTACK THE BALL: The 1st player solo s out to Cone C and then turns sharply and punt kicks back to the next player in line. The players receiving the pass should aim to be at Cone B when receiving the pass. This will encourage players to attack the ball. D ROUND THE SQUARE: 5 players are in each group with 2 players at Cone A and a player at Cone B, C & D. 1st player at Cone A kick passes to the player at Cone B and the drill continues... The winners are the group who get the 2nd player at Cone A the whole way around the grid. GAME Play a modified game of 7/8 a side Teams gain a score by accurately punt kicking a ball to one of their teammates. All other skills are permitted. TEACHING POINTS PUNT KICK - Aim: face target. - Ball dropped to foot beware child throwing up to kick, left hand left leg, right hand right leg.. - Head down with eyes on ball at all times. - Knee bent, toe pointed down like ballerina. - Contact on laced part of boot and follow through. 30 LEVEL 3:

31 3 SESSION 2 INSTANT ACTIVITY: REACTION DRILL: The players are lined up along line 2. The coach then calls either 1 or 3, whereby the players react fast touch the outer line and accelerate back to the middle. Variation: Get the players to move laterally left and right to the outer line. REVISION: PUNT KICK ATTACK THE BALL: The 1st player solo s out to Cone B and then turns sharply and punt kicks back to the next player in line. The players receiving the pass should aim to be at Cone B when receiving the pass. This will encourage players to attack the ball. SKILL: HIGH CATCH A Player pair off with a ball between 2. The ball is thrown underhand up in the air for the other player to catch overhead. The player who catched the ball takes a solo off the left and right leg before the ball is thrown back. B Player A throws the ball to Player B, Player B gains possession, sidesteps C and hand passes to the player at D who then solo s in to A. All the other players move up one marker. 31 LEVEL 3:

32 3 C MOVE AND CATCH: Divide the players into groups of 3 with 1 ball per group. Player A while jogging backwards throws the ball up in the air for player B to catch. On landing player B hand passes the ball to the supporting player C who hand passes back to player. Repeat the drill and rotate the players every minute. D OPPOSED CATCH: Divide the players into groups of 3 with 1 ball per group. Player A is a feeder with player B attempting to catch the ball and players C provoking token pressure. Rotate positions every 45 seconds. GAME Play a modified game of 7/8 a side 3 points are awarded for every successful high catch All other skills are permitted. TEACHING POINTS HIGH CATCH - Approach the ball as it begins to descend - Moving forward plant the jumping foot and extend upwards, swinging the opposite leg forward - Head up, eyes on the ball extend the arms fully overhead - Spread fingers in W shape and catch the ball slightly in front of the head - Secure the ball into the chest 32 LEVEL 3:

33 3 SESSION 3 INSTANT ACTIVITY: MIRROR DODGE: In pairs player 1 acts as a mirror and moves in different directions player 2 acts as a reflection and attempts to mirror player 1 movements. For example player 1 shuffles to the right, player 2 shuffles to the left. 180 jump and accelerate 360 jump and accelarate Start initially with a jump and the progress with an acceleration. Emphasise soft land/knee bend when jumping. REVISION: OPPOSED CATCH OPPOSED CATCH: Divide the players into groups of 3 with 1 ball per group. Player A is a feeder with player B attempting to catch the ball and players C provoking token pressure. Rotate positions every 45 seconds. SKILL: ROLL OFF A Players pair off with a ball between 2. Player A throws the ball underhand up in the air for player B to catch overhead who then roll off past his partner. Perform 3 times and swap around. B Players run diagonal, slalom style while performing roll offs as they go. 33 LEVEL 3:

34 3 C GRID ROLL: Mark out a grid 8m x 8m with a player at each corner. The free player moves around the grid from corner to corner attempting a roll off. Rotate players and practice going in both directions. D 4 players line up with 2 players at A, one player at B and one player in the middle. The 1st player at A while in possession of a football, does a roll off past the middle player and hand passes to player at B and the drill continues. Make sure to rotate the player in the middle. GAME Play a modified game of 7/8 a side 3 points are awarded for every roll off in the game All other skills are permitted TEACHING POINTS ROLL OFF - Run directly towards an opponent - Plant the right foot, towards the opponents left shoulder while transferring the ball to the left side - Engage the opponent in a side to side charge - Using their shoulder as a hinge, roll off by swinging the left leg around and pivoting on the right foot - Plant the left leg on the ground followed by the right and accelerate away 34 LEVEL 3:

35 3 SESSION 4 INSTANT ACTIVITY: AGILITY COURSE: Set up markers in a big square or rectangle and ask the players to perform a different movement as they go from cone to cone. Emphasise good technique. REVISION: ROLL OFF 4 players line up with 2 players at A, one player at B and one player in the middle. The 1st player at A while in possession of a football, does a roll off past the middle player and hand passes to player at B and the drill continues. Make sure to rotate the player in the middle. SKILL: NEAR HAND TACKLE A DOWN THE CHANNEL: divide the group into pairs and mark out a channel 5 metres wide. Get player A to solo/bounce the ball through the channel and get player B to attempt a near hand tackle. Players B should aim to dispossess player A before they get to the end of the channel. Swap roles and speed up the drill as the players improve. B 1V1 POSSESSION: Divide the group into pairs with a ball between 2. Player A moves around the grid while player B attempts a near hand tackle. Swap roles and speed up the drill as the players improve. 35 LEVEL 3:

36 3 C TEAM TACKLE: Divide the group into 2 teams (6v6) and set up a grid (20m x 20m). Team A have 4 footballs. Team A retain possession in the grid while Team B attempt to dispossess the players in Team A by practicing the near hand tackle. When a player in Team A loses possession from a near hand tackle then that ball is out of the game. Time how long it takes Team B to dispossess all the footballs. Swap roles and repeat. D GRID TACKLE: Divide the group into 2 teams (6v6). Set up a grid (20mx20m) and lay out markers randomly around the grid. Team A score by soloing a ball over 1 of the markers while Team B score by getting in a successful near hand tackle or by touching the ball with their hand. Players have to pass the ball to a teammate after 2 plays. Swap roles after 3-4 minutes. GAME Play a modified game of 7/8 a side. Players have to take either 1 hop/solo in possession before passing the ball off. 3 points are awarded for a succeddful near hand tackle in the game with only 1 point for a goal/point. TEACHING POINTS NEAR HAND TACKLE - Move alongside or level with the opponent, keeping eyes on the ball - When an opponents far leg is forward step across their space with the near leg - Flick the ball away with the near hand when the ball is free in the solo or bounce - Recover the ball to win possession 36 LEVEL 3:

37 3 SESSION 5 INSTANT ACTIVITY: MULTI DIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT: Players move around a grid slowly jogging, shuffling, skipping, moving forwards, backwards, laterally, twisting, skipping, jumping while avoiding contact. Every 30 seconds they perform an exercise. 9Squat, Split Squat, Forward Jump, Lateral Jump, Hopping, Crawling). Repeat this process 2-3 times making the grid smaller and increasing the pace the players move at. You can include falling and rolling if the session is played on a pitch. REVISION: NEAR HAND TACKLE 1V1 POSSESSION: Divide the group into pairs with a ball between 2. Player A moves around the grid while player B attempts a near hand tackle. Swap roles and speed up the drill as the players improve. SKILL: FEINT AND SIDE STEP A AROUND THE MAN: Divide the players into groups of 4. The 4 players form a line 3-4 meters apart. Player A feints and sidesteps each player at a walking pace. When player A gets to the end of the line, all the players move up a space, the ball is passed up to Player B and the drill continues. Increase the pace as the players technique improves. B IN & OUT: Divide the players into groups of 4. Place 3 cones 2-3 meters apart. The players practice feinting and side stepping past each cone. Players wait at the end of the line and the drill is repeated back to the starting point. 37 LEVEL 3:

38 3 C 4 players line up with 2 players at A, one player at B and one player in the middle. The 1st player at A while in possession of a football, does a side step past the middle player and hand passes to the player at B and the drill continues. Make sure to rotate the player in the middle. The middle player can move at different paces, making it more realistic and harder for the player side stepping. D 7 players line up with 4 players at cone A in pairs, 2 players at cone B and one player in the middle. The 1st pair at A while in possession of a football attempt to get past the middle player by side stepping or hand passing to a teammate in support. The ball is hand passed to the pair at B and the drill continues. Make sure to rotate the player in the middle. The middle player can move at different paces, making it more realistic and harder for the pair in possession. GAME Play a modified game of 7/8 a side 3 points are awarded for every side step in the game All other skills are permitted TEACHING POINTS FEINT SIDE STEP - Run directly towards the opponent. - When about a metre away from the opponent feign movement to one side by shifting weight in that direction. Accentuate the feint by dropping the shoulder at that side simultaneously - Show the ball to the same side. - Then, push hard off the planted foot to spring to the other side pulling the ball back quickly at the same time. - Plant the opposite foot and continue forward in the new direction. - Note that the player should only use 4 steps in which to perform the technique 38 LEVEL 3:

39 3 SESSION 6 INSTANT ACTIVITY: TOE TAP TAG: Mark out a grid 20m x 20m. 1 player solo s around the gris attempting to tag another player. The player who is tagged then becomes the player that is on. Make the grid smaller to make the game harder for the players being chased. Skipping: get players to skip for both height and distance. Emphasise a soft landing and opposite hand/arm action. REVISION: FEINT AND SIDE STEP 4 players line up with 2 players at A, one player at B and one player in the middle. The 1st player at A while in possession of a football, does a side step past the middle player and hand passes to the player at B and the drill continues. Make sure to rotate the player in the middle. The middle player can move at different paces, making it more realistic and harder for the player side stepping. SKILL: Refer to You Can Awards. GAME: BLITZ 39 LEVEL 3:

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