Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Passing technique -Push Pass.

Warmup: (10 mins)

Organization:

 Players in groups of three with one ball.

Instructions:

The players pass the ball thru the red gate then follow the pass.

Coaching Points/Questions:

 1. The angle of approach off center.

2. The supporting foot is next to the ball pointed at the target.

3. The contact ball thru the middle with the inside foot.

4. The ankle locked with toe pointed up.

5. Follow through towards the target with striking foot remaining open throughout. 

Regressions/Progressions:

P. Increase the distance between the players.

P. Make the gate smaller.

R. Make the gates bigger or remove them.

Progression: (15 mins)

Organization:

The same as previous setting.

Instructions:

Now 2v2 or 3v3 in the center of the field, each can use its two neutrals and each time they pass and go from when end to the other they score 1 point.

Coaching Points:

- All the above.

- Triangulate to create passing angles.

- Movement to create space to receive the ball.

Game: (30 mins)

Organization:

7v7 side field as it shows in the diagram.

Instructions:

two teams of 7 blue and 7 white (depends on the players availability), one team in 1-2-3-1 formation and the second in 1-3-2-1 formation.

Coaching Points:

- Free play.

- Implement all the coaching point above.

- When to pass or to dribble.