Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): TURNING

WARM UP : TURNING REPETITION (20 mins)

Organization:

1. Two grids split in half (Half size: 10x15)

2. Each player with a ball

3. Teams as shown.

Instructions:

1. Players dribble towards halfway line and perform turning techniques.

-Inside/Outside chop

-Drag Back

2. Next player starts when previous player reaches starting line.

3. Players dribble towards line and perform a step-over and turn.

Coaching Points:

1. Messi touches (Outside of foot-Short & quick touches)

2. Slow down right before performing turn.

3. Turn body with and step over technique.

4.Use of body, arms etc to fake

Progressions:

1. Competition : One point for each turn performed by each player from the team.

-Game time: 45 sec

-Play 2-3 rounds

- Teams compete vs team in same box.

2. Step over - U-Turn

Condition Game (45 mins)

Organization:

4 goals , 4 teams of 3

Instructions:

Copa America game

Each team has Copa America name : Argentin - Chili - Brazil - Mexico ...

Each player has number from 1 to 3.

When coach calls a number player who has that number must run in the midlle while coach passes a ball

Players must score into either goals except their own goals.

First team scoring 10 goals (Or coach could set up a time of play: 6 - 8 minutes) ) goals wins the game

Rotates the position of the teams ( 4 corners - for goals ) : Each team suppose to move on each corner every 6 or 8 minutes.

Coaching Points:

1.Head up

2.Recognition of space and pressure.

3.Know when and why to turn ?

4.1st touch out of feet..

5.End product - So head up after turn.

6.Protect your ball when pressure is tight.