Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): L Turn, V Turn

SAQ (10 mins)

Organization:

2 channels approx 10x14yds. 2 groups work in each channel.

Instructions:

After making eye contact, Attacker (A) and Defender (D) move through ladder with one foot in each space. At the end of the ladder, A then tries to fakeout D and reach cone to the left or right (black cones in diagram) before defender can block it. Attacker has 5 seconds to score after coming out of the ladder. After each attack, players change roles.

Ladder competition. 60 second games.

Coaching Points:

Motor skill development - Agility, Balance, Acceleration.

Use of body feints to fakeout the defender.

Semi-Opposed (15 mins)

Organization:

2 channels approx 10x14yds. 4 players per channel.

Instructions:

Attacker (A) plays double pass with Defender (D). Defender then applies pressure. A looks to break defensive line with 1st touch and then play forwards into Target (T) on the opposite side. Activity then begins again from opposite side.

Rotation: A-D-T-A.

Coaching Points:

1st touch to break line of pressure or manipulate defenders positioning?

Option 1: Play forwards early.

Option 2: If penetrating pass is denied, use V-Move/L-Turn to create space to play forwards.

3v3 Games (30 mins)

Organization:

2 fields, 3v3 on each.

Instructions:

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

Allow players to decide if '1-2' formation or '2-1'.

Coaching Points:

- Reinforce all prior coaching points.