Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Circle Keep Ball

Screen 1 (20 mins)

The Session: Center Circle of Full Sized Pitch -

Pairs of players go up against each other in the circle taking turns to try and keep the ball for 30

seconds to score a point.

The players can use the outside pairs to pass to so they can keep possession away from the other pair in the circle.

After 90 seconds change the pairs so two new pairs come into the circle and play continues.

The coach plays the ball into one of the pairs to restart the session or if it goes out of play.

Coaching Points:

The central players need to work hard at all times.

Either in moving to support, or closing down opponents in possession.

Outside players must be alert and ready to receive the ball at all times.

Be aware of where the pressure is.

Communication.