Breakaway

Start & organisation

  • Divide players into two teams. Each player has a ball and is dribbling in central area
  • When coach calls a teams colour, that team tries to score in any of the mini goals. The team not called leaves them ball and tries to stop them from scoring

Timings: 15-20 minutes
Pitch area: 15m x 20m (small field)
Other rules: N/A

SO CHANGE IT:

  • Players must dribble into the end zone before scoring
  • Make the end zone bigger or smaller

What to look for

  • Are the players taking lots of touches with the ball when dribbling?
  • Are they using both feet?
  • Are they shooting towards the goal (when called)?

What the coach can do

  • Positively praise those keeping the ball under control
  • Encourage those not called to do everything they can to stop the other players from scoring!