Training plan: 2021s, Brave 1v1

12 players · 2 coaches · cage · two groups of 6

0 to 10 3v3 as they arrive

As they arrive: 1v1, then 2v2, then 3v3, on two small pitches with a goal at each end.
A spare ball in from the side when one goes out. No throw-ins: dribble it in or pass it in.

A 15 m square. Each child stands by a hoop (cave) with a ball (egg) in it, and two dragons in bibs have no ball.
Keep your egg in your cave using your body and the sole of your foot.
Dragons run between the caves and try to touch an egg with a foot. If they touch yours, swap: you take the bib, they take your cave.
Rounds last 60 seconds. Pick new dragons by lucky dip each round.

For the 2021s: An adult is the only dragon and moves slowly.

Usually for 8 to 12 children, so adjust it to fit.

A 20 m square, a ball each. Two giants in bibs (adults first) lie asleep in a 3 m cave of discs in the middle.
Dribble round the square and creep close to the sleeping giants.
The coach whispers The giants are waking! The giants get up and try to win a ball with their feet. Turn and escape.
If a giant wins your ball, do 5 sole taps and the giant hands it back. After 45 seconds, pick two new giants by lucky dip.

Progress 1: Add a third giant.
Progress 2: No whisper: the giants get up when they choose, so keep an eye on them.

For the 2021s: Adults are the giants and walk only.

Usually for 8 to 12 children, so adjust it to fit.

At least two touches every time.
Theme rule: a goal counts double if the scorer beat a player first.
Rules to call on if you need them: everyone over halfway to score, ball below head height.

At home this week: Wall Shield