Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Rds week 3 - give and go

Juggling Warm-Up

Organization:

In a 30x40 yard grid, players in groups of 2 (pairs) and a ball between the pair.

Instructions:

"Sequential Passing (Juggling) Challenge": One partner tosses the ball to the other partner who has 1 touch to play (juggle) a pass back to the tosser; who then has 2 touches to get it back to their partner; who then has 3 touches to get it back to their partner (the tosser); etc. If the pair allows the ball to touch the ground or messes up the number (pass) sequence, then they start again at 1. See how many consecutive sequential passes (juggles) each pair can get. 

Coaching Points:

* Players try to improve their touches (suppleness, control and foot-eye coordination) by juggling with different surfaces of their feet & body.

* Partner has to line their body up to the ball (pass) in the air.

* Eye contact between the 2 players.

* Communication between the 2 players.

Semi-Opposed (20 mins)

Organization:

2 channels, 4 players on each.

Instructions:

A plays double pass with B. B then presses A.

A combines with C and moves around pressure from B (give-and-go).

B then plays into D and activity is repeated from opposite end line.

Coaching Points:

Play front foot or back foot pass? Benefits of each.

Use pass as first step.

Change pace when defender is drawn.

Progression:

Allow defender to curve run to cut off give-and-go option.

Option 2: beat opponent with scissor.

4v4 Games (30 mins)

Organization:

4v4, one field. 2 teams play, one rest.

Instructions:

Regular game rules apply. Pass in to replace throw.

1 goal wins game. Winner stays on.

Coaching Points:

Length, width.

Mobility, support.

1. Ball played into CM.

2. Ball played into CF.

3. Penetration denied.