Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Passing Intro - The Push Pass.

Knock Out (5 mins)

Organization:

1.20 x 20 yard area set up as shown

2.12 players (6 Attackers, 6 Defenders) set up as shown

3.1 ball per player

Instructions:

1.Attackers score by not letting the defender hit their ball with their ball

2.Defenders score by hitting the attackers ball or if the attacker dribbles out of the area

3.Defenders have the ball in hand and attackers have to dribble

4.Play for a set time limit then check the scores

5.Rotate players so that they play against different players

Coaching Points:

1.Change of speed

2.Change of direction

3.Experiment with different turns as you attempt to lose your partner

Progressions:

P – Both players now have the ball on the ground and the object is to hit the ball with a pass

R – Increase the area size so that players have more space to turn into

open body motion (10 mins)

Organization:

4 Players set up as shown

area is 10X10 yard square

One ball

Instructions:

- Players are to stand 3 yards away from cone

- passes are made with either left foot in left direction/right foot in right direction

- passes are made using two touches first to receive second to pass

Coaching Points:

-passes should be sharp out of the feet

- pass the ball to teammates/goalkeepers leading foot

- communication about where to pass or what foot to pass to

- open body motion/angle of approach before receiving pass

Progressions:

P1 - Players must receive with one foot and pass with the other

P2 - Players must receive and pass with the same foot

P3 - Players are only allowed one touch

2v2 Play (20 mins)

Organization:

- 8 players playing 4V4 set up as shown

- 20X20 yard playing area

Coach becomes referee

Instructions:

Players are encourage to pass when the see an open player

And shoot when they dont

Coaching Points:

- Use laces to shoot at all times

- Players should communicate I'm open to teammates when they are in good positions

- Players should SHOOT when they see no option to pass

Progressions:

1. Players must shot before half field and only score in opposition half it its a rebound.