Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): passing/receiving developmental

Fun passing game warm up. (15 mins)

Organization:

40x40 yard area divived in 4 20x20.

2 players 1 ball.

1 tagger.

Instructions:

Pair of players pass the ball to each other from one square to another .

Tagger try to intercept the ball, if succede players must form a chain with the tagger.

Coaching Points:

Pass the ball and quickly move to the next area.

Head up to look for the tagger and the open space.

first touch away from the chain.

Progressions:

Limit the number of touches.

play simple(the way you facing) (25 mins)

Organization:

2 zones of 10x20

6 players per zone.

1 ball extra around.

Instructions:

Players receive and pass the ball theway they face.

Follow they passes.

Coaching Points:

3 touches( first to receive, second to set up a pass ,the 3rd is the pass.)

Open your hip.Toes up anckle lock.

Supporting foot pointing at target.

Hop to receive the ball open hip to pass.

Set up the pass with the outside of passing foot( do not back up after control).

Angle of approach

Head up before passing, look at the ball when making the pass.

Communication( eye contact, check in/out, call for ball, call teammate)

Alternate left foot/ right foot.

Progressions:

The player that just pass the ball apply quick pressure to receiver.