Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): scrimmage

Warm Up (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 20x20 yard area set up as shown

2. Two teams of 6, runner and shadow

Instructions:

1. The "Runner" is trying to beat their "Shadow" across one of the end lines.

2. The "Runner" must  attempt one turn before crossing the end line, but no more than three.

3. The "Runner" must run past the first cone before they can attempt their turn.

4. If the "Runner" beats their "Shadow" across either end line the "Runner" gets a point, if the "Shadow" beats and/or ties the "Runner" across the end line, they receive a point.

5. Players switch roles after each turn, try to match up with someone new every other turn.

6. Play for an allotted amount of time or until a player reaches a designated amount of points set by the coach.

Coaching Points:

1. Attack space at speed

2. Recognition of defender's position

3. Read movement of the defender (In front, next to or behind)

4. On toes to pivot

5. Accelerate into space 

Conditioned Game (15 mins)

Organization:

3v3 or 4v4 teams

Goals turned facing the endline

Instructions:

Small sided scrimmage

Players can score in either goal

Games are 2 minutes long or first team to score stays on

Coaching Points:

Head up, analyze position of teammates and opposition

Which goal is best to attack?

Change direction when defenders flood one goal

Progressions:

Free Play - next screen