Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Passing: Verticals & Diagonals

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Tim Newsome
Name: Tim Newsome
City: San Jose
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Description

Passing & Receiving Exercise (can be done with or without social distancing).


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Pattern 1

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Learning Objectives

Technical
Technical
Passing and receiving
Technical
Tactical
Off the ball movement
Technical
Physical
Running/change of speed
Technical
Psychological
Focusing when out of possession
Technical
Social
Verbal & non-verbal communication with teammates

Pattern 1 (10 mins)

Setup

10x10/15x15/20x20 yard square (coach's discretion)

1 ball (keep spares available)

2-6 players per square (lines of 3 max)

Description

P1 passes to P2 diagonally (1)

P2 checks forward then behind cone to receive passo

P1 makes run (A) to adjacent corner

P2 plays a straight pass (2) and makes a run to adjacent corner (B)

P1 plays diagonal pass to opposite corner (3) and makes run to adjacent corner (C)

P2 receives, makes pass to adjacent corner (4) and then follows pass (D)

P3 & P4 repeat process

If done properly to a high standard should be two-touch maximum

Progressions

1. Repeat pattern in opposite direction (counter-clockwise)

2. Repeat both patterns using opposite foot (clockwise w/right foot, counter clockwise w/left foot)

3. Mandatory 1 touch only

4. Team competitions (2v2,3v3 etc) e.g 5 cycles round the square

Coaching Points

Passing

Firm pass

Eye contact with partner

Proper technique/mechanics (L-shape with leg, lock ankle, open hips, straight leg, pendulum technique,follow through)

Verbal & non-verbal communication with partner

Correct weight of pass and accuracy of pass

Receiving

Check to receive

Eye contact with partner

Receive across body

Open hips

Cushion ball

1st touch out of feet into space

Verbal & non-verbal communication

Timing of run


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Pattern 2

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Pattern 2
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Learning Objectives

Technical
Technical
Passing and receiving
Technical
Tactical
Off the ball movement
Technical
Physical
Running/change of speed
Technical
Psychological
Focusing when out of possession
Technical
Social
Verbal & non-verbal communication with teammates

Pattern 2 (10 mins)

Setup

5/6 players

Players at each corner

1 player in centre of square

10x10/15x15/20x20 square

1 ball, 4 cones (keep spare balls close by)

Description

Series of wall passes between players

P1 passes to P5 (1) and makes run to P2 (A)

P5 to P2 (2)

P2 back to P5 (3)

P2 runs to P3 (B)

P5 swivels and passes to P3 (4)

P3 to P5 (5)

P3 runs to P4 (C)

P5 to P4 (6)

P4 to P5 (7)

P4 runs to P1 (D)

P5 swivels and passes to P1 (8)

2/3 touch depending on level of players

Progressions

1. Make one touch mandatory

2. Add in extra player in middle of square, add in extra ball and mirror passing pattern

3. Make competitive: 2 teams of 5/6 players e.g. must complete 5 cycles etc

Coaching Points

Passing

Firm pass

Eye contact with partner

Proper technique/mechanics (L-shape with leg, lock ankle, open hips, straight leg, pendulum technique,follow through)

Verbal & non-verbal communication with partner

Correct weight of pass and accuracy of pass

Receiving

Check to receive

Eye contact with partner

Receive across body

Open hips

Cushion ball

1st touch out of feet into space

Verbal & non-verbal communication

Timing of run


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