Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Circle Speed of Play (Start Time: 2013-07-23 18:00:00)

Crew Individual Work (15 mins)

3-4 Groups (Depending on Numbers)

Set-Up: 2 Poles per group 12 yards apart

Players do all work going toward far pole & dribble normal on the way back (active rest)

1. Dribble every touch (Right foot x2, Left foot x2)

2. Inside/Outside (Right foot x2, Left foot x2)

3. Toe Touches forward (Right foot x2, Left foot x2, both feet x2)

4. Toe Touches backward (right foot x2, Left foot x2, both feet x2)

5. Slalom x2 (inside R, outside L, inside L, outside R)

6. V-Cut (Pull back opposite foot x2, Pull back same foot x2)

7. Slalom x2 (inside R, outside L, outside L, inside L, outside R, outside R)

8. V-Cut (Pull back opposite foot, opposite foot x2) (Pull back same foot, same foot x2)

Circle 2 passes ahead (20 mins)

Players now in a larger circle. Start with 1 ball and move to 2 or 3.

Ball is played from center out, receiving player can play to left or right, whichever pass dictates.

When ball is played to 1 side opposite player makes run to middle and receives pass.

Possession with penetration (20 mins)

30 by 20 grid split into 3 areas. Middle area smaller than outsides.

Players look to keep possession and can penetrate middle area after 5 passes or keep possession if nothing available.