Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): improving ball retention

Passing and Receiving Techincal and Pattern

Technical descion pattern (Constant)

A - Set up:

* 2 players behind cones

* 1 Ball between two

* 10 Yards apart

Instructions:

* Player with the ball checks to the left or right to start.

* Player without ball checks to the opposite side to recieve.

* As the ball travels the passer checks behind the cone to the other side.

Set Up B:

* 2 players behind cones

* 1 Ball between two

* 10 Yards apart

Instructions:

* Player with the ball checks infront of the cone to recieve.

* Passer checks behind cone to recieve the pass back.

* Player checks back behind the cone.

Set Up C:

* 2, 8 x 8 Mannequin Squares.

* 15 yards apart

* 3 player in each square

* 1 Ball

Instructions:

1. Player plays a one two with the centre player, the centre player moves to the back of the mannequins.

2. The player plays to the outside player

3. The ball is played across the and btween the mannequins

4. The ball is played into the path of the player who was at the back of the mannequins to repeat the other end.

Screen 3

session set up in a 40x25 pitch with 2 mini goals oin each side.

7 reds v 5 blues on the pitch.

change defenders every 2 mins.

Can reds keep possession?

Can blues score quickly in ANY mini goal on the re-gain?

Pressing- as a pack NOT as individuals,reaction to re-gain...goals!,communication,setting traps

Possession- movement to receive,touch and pass techniques, team shape...spine?,reaction to losing possession....defend!