Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Short Passing

Main Activity (25 mins)

Organization:

-One player positioned in each small corner box

-Remaining players in larger area with ball each

Instructions:

-Players with a ball each dribble around area attempting to pass to as many box players as possible. Each pass to a box player equals one point. Must visit a different box each time. Rotate box players after 90 seconds. Challenge players to achieve their highest score each time.

Progressions:

-Pass to box player and switch roles, with box player dribbling out and looking for next pass.

-Box player passes out of a different side than they received.

Coaching Points/Questions:

-Check surroundings to identify your next target

-Communicate to your partner - "who are you passing to?", "who wants the ball?"

-Weight of the pass - "how far away from your partner are you? How does the impact the weight of your pass?"

-"If your partner is on the move, where do we pass the ball to?"

Progression:

-Add a defender (ball can only be stolen when players dribble) (Defender looks to score on mini goals on side once in possession of a ball)

-Only 2 Corners used, 2 defenders in

Match (25 mins)

Organization:

• 40x30 yards
• Red vs blue
• 1 Target Player for each team 
• 3 channels

Instructions:

• Players can get an extra point by making a split pass between opponents. If they score a goal, they earn 1 point
• Players only can move up to one channel (example: from channel 1 to channel 2). If a players goes from channel 1 to channel 3, their team lose 1 point. ( Enforcing playing positioning)