Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 2v1

Intro: Passing pattern (15 mins)

Organization:

- 30x20 field split in two

- Adjust the playing distance ( gate to gate ) to age and level.

- 4 gates on each half of field

- 3 stations on each field

Instructions:

- Player A passes the ball to player C as he's checking in

- Player C Passes back to player A

- Player A passes to player B through the gates for 1 point.

- Player B passes diagonally to next player A to continue the pattern

Rotation: A goes to B, B goes to C, C goes to A.

- Players will count their points individually then add as a team

- Playing against the other side

- If a player makes a bad pass and balls goes out that player must go track the ball and bring it back.

- Play will reset with the next player A

Coaching Points/Questions:

- Create Space ( Check in )

- Check shoulders ( Look both ways )

- Body position

- Shield, hold and pass

- One, Two play

Regressions/Progressions:

Game: 2v2 Half field (10 mins)

Organization:

- Same 30x20 as before

- Two goals

- Field split in half

- 4v4 or 3v3 ( If 3v3, 2 defender, 1 attacker )

Instructions:

- 4v4 or 3v3 ( If 3v3, 2 defender, 1 attacker )

- Teams play 2v2 on each half

- Only the player that makes a foward pass is allow to join the other half to create a 3v2 or 2v1

Coaching Points/Questions:

- Create Space

- Check shoulders

- Which foot to receive

- Shield, hold and pass

- Arm and legs to protect ball

- One, Two play

Regressions/Progressions: