Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): RDS Carlstadt/St James- Experianced - Week 1 - Receiving to Turn (Start Time: 2018-12-02 09:00:00)

Juggling and SAQ (20 mins)

Organization:

See figure. Players in partners (or groups of 3) for juggling. Two even lines for SAQ dynamic movements.

Instructions:

Player groups must juggle the ball to center of area with trash can or tire for them to play ball into. Each player is allowed up to three juggles and one bounce between players. First group to juggle ball into can wins.

SAQ- Dynamic movements according to coach's command.

Coaching Points:

- Quality of movements

- Anticipation of where ball may be

- Communication between teammates

Progressions/Regressions:

P) No bounce between juggles

P) 2 juggles max each player

Main Activity (20 mins)

Organization:

See figure. Two endzones and sidelines. Teams play 3v3 or 4v4 to target players (based on numbers). One ball in play, the rest behind target players on each of the four sides.

Instructions:

Teams play 3v3 or 4v4 in the middle. Teams can score a point by connecting both target players without losing possession of the ball. Play 3 minute games. Team with the most points wins. If ball goes out of play or is not controlled, start ball with target player.

Coaching Points:

- Open body shape: Can you receive with back foot, and if not that front foot as first option

- Use of movement after double pass to expose space behind pressuring defender (If back foot is not on)

- Always have 4 options avalible (playing square, split, dribble)

- Use of link player to find target (indirect play) if unable to turn and penetrate directly

- Angles of support and mobility of players without the ball

Progressions/Regressions:

P) Rotate target players

P) Target players only have 2 or 1 touch

P) Central players only have 2 touches

P) Double points for getting the ball target player to target player in 2 passes or fewer

P) Target players must dribble out of zone with passing player taking their place