Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Knockout - U8

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SSP FSG
Name: SSP FSG
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer

Description

Principle of Play/Main Moment/Football Problem or Four Core Skills:

  • Attacking/Ball Possession/Running with the Ball 

Session Objective: Attacking Principles (U6 – U9):

Penetration/Mobility/Improvisation 

  • Can you run with the ball?
  • Can you keep your head up when running with the ball?
  • Can you use both feet when running with the ball?
  • No standing zone!
  • Correct running/dribbling/protecting the ball and tackling technique. 
  • Small touches. 
  • Heads Up. 
  • Dodge the tackle.
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Knockout

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Knockout (15 mins)

Session Organisation:

  • Each player with a ball.
  • Field size 20 (L) x 30 (W).

Rules/Explanation:

  • Each player with a ball is to move around area.
  • Move to different areas of the square as to not get tackled with the ball.
  • Any player can tackle any other player.
  • If a player is tackled they must do a ball feeling exercise (e.g., 10 toe taps). Once completed they can re-join group.
Progressions: 
  • The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.

Technical Coaching Points:

  • As above.

Tactical Coaching Points:

  • As above.

Session Timing:

  • Complete 3 sets of 3 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.

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