Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): 1v1s Session

Warm Up Game

Warm Up Game.

In pairs, the players play a game of 'cat and mouse'.

Players face each other on the red cone.

The red player has to make the first move and try to sprint to either the blue or yellow cone.

The blue player reacts to the movement of the red player to try and beat them to the cone.

The red player may check his run and head to the opposite cone, so the blue player has to react quickly.

Players must not cross the line.

After a set time the blue player takes the lead and the red reacts.

Coaching points:

Be on your toes.

Quick burst of pace.

When might you check your run and change direction?

Progression 1.

Players play the same game as previously, but this time they have a ball each and must stop their ball next to the cone.

Same rules apply.

Coaching points:

Make sure your ball stays close to your feet. Firstly so you can stop it on the cone, but also in case you have to perform a quick turn.

1v1s

1v1

Staying in their pairs, the players now play a 1v1 game where the blue player has to score in the blue goal and the red player in the red goal.

Play starts with the conceeding player passing to his opponent.

Coaching points:

Attacking player - how can you beat your opponent? What tricks/skilld can you use.

Defending player - remember the 5 Ss. Shut down, slow down, stand up, sideways, safety.

Progression.

Still playing in pairs, blue players can now score into any of the blue goals. Reds can score into any of the red goals.

Coaching points:

Attacking player - look for the space. Attack the space fast.

Counter Attack Progression

Progression.

Add 2 mini goals. When the defender wins the ball he can now attack either of the mini goals to score a point.

Coaching points:

Can the defender counter attack?

If the GK makes a save and the ball is in his hands, can he quickly roll the ball to his defender to counter attack the mini goals?