Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 2009BR - Roll/ Roll Step/ Roll Cut - Advanced (Start Time: 2017-02-21 18:00:00)

SAQ Race (10 mins)

Organization:

As above

Instructions:

-On coaches command (GO or clap) players run to the middle, high five and then race through the gate color coach calls.

-Keep points for your team. Go to the end of the line around the outside of the field.

Coaching Points:

-Slow down as you get to the middle so you cn change directions quickly.

-Low center of gravity as you turn. Bend yor knees and turn your hips.

-Can you plant to stop and accelerate off the same foot (far foot).

Progressions:

-Progress from coach calling the color to coach holding up a color cone so player now need to get eyes up while running (change positins throghout)

Skill Development

Organization:

As above

10x20

Instructions:

Defender plays ball across to attacker

Attacker looks to dribble past defender and score by dribbling through the blue gate or passing into mini goal.

(Player recieves two points by using roll, roll step or roll cut) - Optional

If defender wins the ball they can transition and score in the counter goals the same way.

Coaching Points:

- Ball under control upon approach

- Head up to observe defender (timing)

- Use of moves to unbalance defender

- Can you sell the pass with your eye, head and hips to move/ freeze the defender then execute the roll to beat the defender.

- Bigger touch to beat the defender

- What if - Roll step to unablance defender - if first roll doesnt work

- Same as Previous

Progressions:

- Play a Champions League format with promotion and relegation