Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 5 SAQ- Warm Ups

Technical / SAQ

SAQ / Technical

Organization: Set up grids that are 8x8 in size with one player from each team in each of the 4 grids. On the two sides of the grid set up two different SAQ drills so the remiaining players will be doing that while we have one on one games trying to stop the ball on the line.

 Activity:

Players inside the grid will be trying to be the other teams defender and will earn a point when stopping the ball on the line. As soon as this is accomplished and you have stopped the ball on the line the other player will now be attacking you and trying to do the same thing. Rotate players who are inside the grid with players doing SAQ.

Note: Because the 1v1 is hard work make sure you are not leaving those players inside the grid for too long.

Coaching Points:

1. Be ballanced and fluid through all parts of SAQ.

2. When attacking the defender in the middle make use of your space.

3. Protect the ball from the defender there will be times when you need to slow down and shield the ball not allowing the defender to win it.

Warm Up / SAQ

SAQ / Technical

Organization: Set up three different teams each in a different channel with a different SAQ drill.

Activity:

Once the player has made it through the SAQ portion of the channel he/she must perform the tecnical portion of the movements. Each movement will be different depending on what channel you are in.

A: 3 toe touches on each of the 3 balls.

B: 4 foundations (boxes) on each of the 3 balls. 

C: First touch forward with a soul change on each of the three balls.

Coaching Points:

1. Be sure to have ballance as you make it through each of the three stations.

2. Be sure to finish the drill that means performing every touch you need to on all three balls.

SAQ (30 mins)

ORGANISATION

Set up circuit as shown in the diagram.

 The group is split in half. One group works (blue) while the other (red) is actively resting as servers.

blues work for 5 minutes then rests for 5 minutes as the reds group works. Each group completes the circuit 4 times.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Players start at one of the 8 stations and move around the circuit in a clockwise motion, completing:

•Passing exercises at each yellow cone.

•Ladder exercises at each ladder, followed by a football technique.

•Hurdle exercises at each set of hurdles followed by a football technique.

For simplicity in explaining, we will start the circuit at the bottom right cone:

1.blue exchanges passes with a central server, using both feet.

2.blue works through the ladder in a forward motion (2 feet in). With the server he then completes 2 side foot volleys, one left, one right.

3.blue exchanges passes with a central server, using both feet.

4.blue works through the hurdles in a forward motion (bunny hops). With the server he then completes 2 half volleys, one left, one right.

5.blue exchanges passes with a central server, using both feet.

6.blue works through the ladder in a forward motion (hop-scotch). With the server he then completes 2 laces volleys, one left, one right.

7.blue exchanges passes with a central server, using both feet.

8.blue works through the hurdles in a forward motion (1 foot in). With the server he then completes 2 knee control and volleys, one left, one right.

The reds group then works. Repeat 3 times.

 KEY COACHING POINTS:

 1.Work hard and don’t cut corners.

2.Perfect movement technique before working on quickness.

3.Ensure quality with the football, even when tired.

4.Help your team-mates with encouragement as they tire.

PROGRESSIONS:

 1.Do SAQ exercises using lateral movements.

2.Do SAQ exercises using backward movements.

3.Do SAQ exercises using random movements.

Alter football techniques, e.g. inside-foot ball control and volley, chest and volley, heading etc.