Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Hand Ball

WU - Sharks & Minos (10 mins)

Organization:

-make a 20 x 15 yard grid, smaller if less players

-10 to 12 players

-divide the group into 3 equal teams of 4 or less if needed

-pinnies and plenty supply of balls

Instructions:

Coach plays ball into Yellow/White teams - the teams must make 4 passes before they play it across to the opposite team. If Shark (black) wins the ball the play stops, if ball is played across successfully then new shark enters the grid while other exits. Make the teams rotate every 3-4 mins to be sharks.

Progressions:

-add 2nd defender

-2 touch and then 1 touch IF POSSIBLE

Coaching Points:

-speed of play = fast (where possible)

-play away from pressure

-don't wait for defender to get close, keep moving the ball and finding space to support (angles)

Analytical - 3v3 Passing (15 mins)

Organization:

-area 30x30 with smaller 10x10 square

-10 to 12 players

-8 cones, balls, bibs

Instructions:

1. Split the group into 3 teams. 1 player from each team should be inside the 10x10 area.

The other 2/3 players from each team should be stood around the main 30x30 area.

There is 1 ball between each team. The play begins with the ball with one of the players on the outside.

The aim of the practice is for each team to play their ball from one side of the pitch to the other, going via their teammate in the 10x10 area. Players on the outside should move along their line to encourage the player in the middle to get his head up and vary his passing.

Progression(s):

If outside player recieves and dribbles away and turns first - the other players can rotate positions in real time.

They can also play directly back to the teammate who played the ball to them.

Coaching Points:

-awareness, scan around to see where the pass needs to go

-body position to receive – be on the half turn

-positive control, into an area where the pass can be played

-decision making

Cool-Down (5 mins)