54-P1 · Technical practice · U6–U11
The Christmas Sled Race
The Christmas Sled Race is a technical practice for U6–U11 teams (16 players, 35 × 30 yards) that works on passing, movement and combinations.
Celebrate the Holidays with the Christmas Sled Race! Bring festive fun to your final training session of the year.
Opens in Touchtight Club · 14-day free trial · Card required
1:16 - Age group
- U6–U11
- Players
- 16 players
- Area
- 35 × 30 yards (1/3 Pitch)
- Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- No
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Technical practice
- Coach level
- Beginner (D Licence)
How it's set up
Merry Christmas - 2024! This practice is set up in a 30 by 35-yard area and takes place in the shape of a Christmas tree. We setup cones in the tree shape as shown in the session image. Players will position themselves on the side and central cones with either team on the sides of the tree. They must pass and follow from the bottom of the tree upwards, focusing on technique, weight of pass, and first touch. Once players reach the top of the tree, they must race around the cone and back down to the bottom. After completing the desired number of repetitions, the fastest team is crowned the sled race winner!
Key coaching points
- Ensure each pass is well-placed and properly weighted to maintain the flow of the activity
- Emphasise a controlled first touch to prepare for the next action efficiently
- Speed of passes and actions - good balance between speed and quality to win race
Also in the full practice
- 3 progressions to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:16) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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