Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Double Pass

Technical (20 mins)

Organization:

Field divided into three zones (2 outer zones same size approx. 12x20, middle zone approx. 6x20. Total area approx. 30x20).

Two teams of 5 + 2 neutrals.

Two reds and two yellows in outer areas as shown.

One red and one yellow + 2 neutrals in middle area as shown.

Every player must stay in their area.

2 Balls - one with red, one with yellow.

Instructions:

1 - Each team starts with a ball.

2 - Team must play ball into the middle zone (Either to neutrals or their teammate). That player must play the ball back into the outer zone.

3 - Finally ball must be played to teammate in opposite zone for a point.

Coaching Points:

Ball must keep moving.

Movement off the ball as it's traveling.

Quality of passes to set up next play.

Progressions:

Players in the middle have 1 touch.

Competition - Every time ball is played into middle, back out and across to opposite zone = 1 point. See which team gets the most points in set time. If ball goes out of bounds or hits another player/ball point doesn't count/lose a point/lose all points.

Cond. game (20 mins)

Organization:

5v5+2 goes to 6v6.

Keep zones as shown.

Instructions:

Play normal game to goals.

Unlimited touches in defensive and attacking outer zones, 1 touch in middle zone.

Coaching Points:

Movement of player in middle zone (2nd line) to receive the ball.

Quality of return pass.

Recognition to play forward either into 1) A different player in the 2nd line who can turn and play forward or 2) A player in the 3rd line.

Players in middle zone - looking to break lines on first touch or recognize pressure and play back on first touch.

Regressions:

Middle zone is 2-touch.

Progressions:

No restrictions, free play.