Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): P&R: Push Pass

Main Theme (20 mins)

Organization:

1. 10x20 grid set up as shown

2. Separate players into groups of two

3. One ball per group of two

Instructions:

1. Player A passes the ball to Player B trying to get it between Player B's legs.

2. Player B then tries to pass the ball between Player A's legs.

3. Players continue passing until alotted time has passed or alotted score has been reached.

4. Scoring:

a) If ball goes between player's legs = 2 points

b) If ball hits either of player's legs = 1 point

c) If ball does not touch player = 0 points

5. Players work together trying to gain the most points.

Coaching Points:

Passing - Push (Inside)

1. Angle of approach – center

2. Supporting foot is next to the ball pointed at target

3. Head up observe your target

4. Contact ball - middle

5. Contact foot - inside

6. Ankle locked with toe pointed up

7. Follow through towards target with striking foot remaining open throughout

8. Body weight over the ball

9. Weight and accuracy of pass

Progression(s):

1. Working together - first team to 10 points

2. Working together - most points in 2 minutes

3. 1v1 - playing against each other: most points in 2 minutes

4. 1v1 - playing against each other: ladder, winners move up, losers move down

Regression(s):

1. Move players closer to each other