Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Improving 1st Touch and positional awareness (Start Time: 2013-12-12 21:30:00)

Technical 1st touch,passing& recieving (25 mins)

Session Organisation

Passing & Recieving Drill

2 grid area 15 x 15 area.+ 2 outside grid area 25 x 25 area. Footballs & Cones.

Detail

1 group of 8 or more work in outside grid area 25 x 25 area. Players positioned as stated.

2 groups work at the same time, in each 15x15 area.Players positioned as stated.

Each group start with 1 ball and go through basic instruction then introduce a 2nd ball for intensity. lots of variations for progression.

1, Show to opposite side of mannequin( different angle of pass- disguised)

2, 1 passes to 2 who plays him back on other side of mannequin ( one two)

3, Go opposite way so its mostly left foot.ETC.

Four Corners

Technical

)Movement in to space to receive;.Body shape to receive; Try to give your self the best chance to play forward early; Quality of your first Touch; Weight and accuracy of pass.

Tactical

Improve visual snd positional awareness plus combination play

Physical

Develop Aerobic and Anaerobic capabilities of players. Game specific work

Psychological

Challenge yourself and develop good habits

Social

Communication. trust your team mates

Screen 3 (25 mins)

Session Organisation

S.S.Game.9v9. 65x65.Play Area. 2 Goals and Footballs.

Detail

Blue team plays 4-2-2. Red team plays 3-4-1.

Four Corners

Technical

Movement in to space to receive;.Body shape to receive; Try to give your self the best chance to play forward early; Quality of your first Touch; Weight and accuracy of pass.

Tactical -

Awareness of space and opportunitues to exploit space. When to be creative and when to be patient.

Physical

Changes of Tempo, Speed and direction when changing from controled play to creative play.

Psychological

Be Positive and creative - but also stay focused and patient.

Social

Communicate and encourage team mates.