Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Passing - Outside Push Pass

Ball Mastery Warm-up

Organization:

1. Open area.

2. Every player with a ball.

Instructions:

1. Players perform juggling challenge: bounce, kick, thigh, catch.

2. Players dribble in area after set time of juggling/freestyling.

3. Reinforce Messi/Ronaldo.

Coaching Points:

1. Head up.

2. Controlled touches.

3. Use both feet.

Progressions:

Fully Opposed - 1v1+1

Organization:

1. 20x20 area.

2. Players set up as shown.

Instructions:

1. Player 1B is live as soon as 1A touches the ball forward.

2. Player 1A looks to run ball across opposite endline.

3. Players 2A and 2B stay along outside for support.

4. Player with the ball can use outside support for wall pass.

5. Players rotate roles after 2-3 minutes. Ensure to change opponents.

Coaching Points:

1. Drive at speed to commit defender to ball.

2. Head up to observe space and options.

3. Decision-making: pass or use support as decoy.

4. Communication from support player.

5. Use support as decoy:

Using Step-Over

* Shape body/hips as if to pass with inside of foot

* Step over the ball to bait defender

* Take ball away in opposite direction

Using Scissors

* Shape body as if to pass with outside of foot

* Perform scissors move around the ball

* Take ball away in opposite direction

Progressions:

1. 2v2 game to endlines.

Free Play

Organization:

1. 30x20 area.

Instructions:

1. Teams play 3v3 or 4v4 depending on turnout.

2. No corners. Can restart with kick-in or dribble in.

Coaching Points:

1. Three lines of attack.

2. Creation of width and depth.

3. Recognition of space.

4. Recognition of 1v1 and/or numbers overload.

5. Movement to create space/support.

Progressions: