This is a competitive session devised of two similar games. It involves players being put under pressure in keeping possession, and also enhances fitness, passing, decision-making and communication.
We practise this because the modern game demands that all 11 players are comfortable in possession of the ball, from front to back.
What do I get the players to do?
Floating keepers game
Teams are two- or three-touch, and score in this 10v10 game by completing 10 consecutive passes (1). Keepers are neutral and two-touch.
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We increase difficulty by making teams strictly two-touch, and keepers one-touch.
Goals game
In the Goals game, each keeper protects a goal, which is five yards wide. The defending team now works with the keepers to repel the attacking threat (2). Attackers score in the goals, while defenders are still awarded a point by making 10 passes.
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What are the key things to look out for?
We’re looking for players making angles with good movement to receive the ball. An accomplished first touch is important, with a focus on weight and quality of passing. We want to see quick one-twos and sharp reactions from the keepers, in the form of neat footwork (in the first game) or shot-stopping (in the second).
