Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 2-2-1 Session 1 (Start Time: 2020-06-11 00:00:00)

Receiving (20 mins)

1. Player to practice keepy uppies whilst coach works with other player on receiving drill. 

2. Movement to receive - Player to respond to coaches instruction and move to receive the ball, using a good first touch and firm return pass. 

1 - Step in front of player and receive/return to feet.

2 - Step to the right of player and receive/return to feet.

3 - Step to the left of the player and receive/return to feet.

4 - Drop between two players and receive on the back foot, dribbling around pole then return pass.

Focus on using correct surface of the foot to receive the ball, and correct technique when returning the pass, at pace, make it real!

Players swap over after drill completes.

S - M - R - P

Set up as above, use multiple balls from different locations.

1. Player to respond to coaches instruction (S,M,R,P) receive the ball using appropriate technique and pass into goal dictated by coach.

Mannequins in place so player return to start position and make an appropriate move to enable a correct pass. 

For example, coach ask the player to SCAN, before MOVE, to RECEIVE using the correct technique (back foot, front foot etc) and to PLAY, finish with power and accuracy.

2. Player to make appropriate movement to allow a finish into the goal of their choosing. Coach should play the pass they see from the movement of the player.

Check understanding with feedback from the player.

Coach should request the player use a variety of surfaces and movements during the practice, including working off the back foot.