Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): RDS

SAQ Training (10 mins)

Organization:

2 teams. Yellow and Blue gate for each channel and red cones can be used for 'ladder' and end gate.

Instructions:

Upon coaches command, players race through ladder (singles, doubles, shuffle). As players approach the end of the ladder, coach will call yellow or blue gate for players to race through. Game ends when first player passes through second gate (end gate).

Coaching Points:

Change of speed/direction.

Plant on outside foot to generate power in/out of change of direction.

Bend knees and hips.

Semi-Opposed (10 mins)

Organization:

2 channels approx. 12x20yds. 3 players each end (12 players total).

Instructions:

Player A passes across to B and then runs in a straight line to the opposite side. B is instructed to attack A and perform Option 1 (inside-outside) or Option 2: (inside-scissor) before travelling to opposite side.

Coaching Points:

- Head up on first touch (assess speed/angle of pressure).

- Positive attitude in attacking defender with messi touches.

- Timing of action (how close?)

- Reinforce entry/action/exit from unopposed activity.

3v3 Games (25 mins)

Organization:

2 fields, 3v3 on each.

Instructions:

1 goal on each end of the field. Game rules apply.

Coaching Points:

- Reinforce all prior coaching points.