Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Turning

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SET UP:

Triangle Shape

3 x Players, 10x10x10. Two players, working 1 at a time to perform a turn at the cone, whilst the player without the ball applies pressure (No tackle). Change limited pressure defender every minute

Key Points:

Learn to turn safe side, imagine the cone to be a defender

Acceleration after the turn

Trying to get in between the ball and limited defender when turn is performed

CONSIDERATIONS:

Ensure player that the brielfy waiting player is on his/her toes and ready to go

POTENTIAL PROGRESSIONS:

Change limited Defender

Change positions of turning players, so that they can use both feet

Introduce Competition to stimulate player's motivation

- If turning player reaches the cone before limited pressure player, you obtain a point. See who can get the most points.

-If you lose control of the ball, you lose all your points.

SSG

SET UP:

Back to Back Goals, 4V4. Play will begin with all the players starting in 1 half off the pitch, Once a team wins possession, must make a minimum of two passess and then dribble in to the other half and in to the end zone, before you can score in any of the two goals. Once a player breaks the line, supporting players and defending team can now enter the other half.

Key Points:

Turn, Shield or pass

Can you turn quickly

Acceleration after turn

CONSIDERATIONS:

Ensure attacking team keeps the ball moving and use the area well

POTENTIAL PROGRESSIONS:

Passing the ball in to space to break the line

Ask defenders to press quickly to make turning and scoring difficult