Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): U6/U8 February 1, 2020 Session

Shooting Activity #1 (15 mins)

- Player put in to two teams

- First player runs out around the far cone. At the same time, the coach rolls a ball out to each player. Each player is to control their ball and take a shot on goal. Once they have shot, they then go back to their line and await their next turn.

Coaching Points

- Controlling the ball before shooting

- Focus on proper shooting techniques (contact the center of the ball, laces, toe down)

- Looking at the net to see where it is before they shoot

Progressions

- Make it a compeition. Which team can score the most goals? They only get one chance to shoot each turn. if they miss, they go to the back of their line and await their next turn.

- Remove a ball to make it 1v1. Who can get their first to score.

Activity #3 (15 mins)

THE SESSION: 2v1

Set Up: 12x16 x 2

Two blue players at the top end start with the ball

As soon as they enter the field the one red defender goes to put pressure on them

Blues look to score in the mini goal

Blues must make one pass before they can score

Red defender looks to dribble ball acorss end line for a point

Three minutes then rotate

Key Messages:

Press as high up the pitch as possible

Don't get two close to the player on the ball

Deny player on the ball opportunity to take a shot or pass to team mate (stand between the two players)

Look for moments to destroy: head up, heavy touch, bad pass, shape to shoot

Drive forward after regaining possession

Competitions:

Team with the most points