Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): C License Session Plan (Start Time: 2018-09-15 14:15:00)

Warm Up Stage 2 (5 mins)

Organization: 4 players per station. 7 cones creating a "U" at station "A", 3 different colour cones stacked on top of one another 10 yards away from station "A" (shown as station "B" in diagram), and 4 cones placed 10 yards diagonally from station "B" (shown as station "C" in diagram).

Aim: To increase players' heart rate; to get them performing more explosive/agility movements, and to stimulate their minds in preparation for the session.

Rules: Each station will perform the same task instructed by coach.

A) Agility #1: Players will start on the cone on the upper left hand side, and will put their right foot into the first space between the cones, with the left foot following. They will continue this pattern swifty around the other cones in section A.

A) Agility #2: Players will slolam around the cones (both forward and backwards)

A) Agility #3: Player will do high knees in each space between the cones

B) There will be three cones on top of each other (in order - blue, white, yellow). Players must rearrange the cones while keeping the white cone in the middle.

C) Players will run diagonally to the cone on the right of them.

*Perform each exercise twice through on both sides, with a minute rest between every two reps.

*Ensure that players who are next in line are performing their turn as soon as the player in front of them has finished rearranging the cones.

Progression: Add a ball at section "B". When players are finished rearranging the cones, they are to run with the ball to the appropriate cone at section "C", perform a turn (determined by coach), and run with the ball back to the yellow cone.

Equipment: 25 red cones, 3 yellow cones, 3 blue cones, 3 white cones

SSG Initial (20 mins)

Organization: Two teams of 6 players. Players play on half the field with 10 yard zones on each end of the playing area.

Aim: To have players run with the ball in various game-related scenarios throughout the playing area.

Rules: No touch restriction. Teams must try and score by running with the ball into their opposition's zone. When ball goes out of bounds, players must kick the ball back in. When scored on, the team who conceded the goal will restart with the ball at half. Off-sides will be monitored.

Progression: Remove end-zones and have players playing to regular goals. Set up should be 5 v 5 with goalies in each net. All standard soccer rules apply (offside, throw-ins, restart at half when goal is conceded).

Coaching Points: Ensuring that players are changing pace when they run with the ball. Players running with the ball should have their head up to see players, while also keeping an eye on the ball. If needed, players should change direction to avoid running into players and should be using the proper technique while running with the ball (front of foot).

Why? Players must be shown and explained why running with the ball is important. Communicate the following points:

- breaking lines of pressure

- break-away opportunities

- engaging a defender to create space in behind

Equipment: 1 ball (with balls around the perimeter); 6 cones; 2 different sets of pinnies, 6 each colour.

SSG Final (20 mins)

Organization: Two teams of 6 players. Players play within prescribed playing area (44 yards by 50 yards). Set up as shown - 6 against 6 with 5 field players, and 1 goalkeeper per team.

Aim: To have players apply what they have learned in throughout the session - running with the ball.

Rules: No touch restriction. All standard soccer rules apply (offside, throw-ins, restart at half when goal is conceded).

Coaching Points: No coaching points required. Allow players to play freely.

Equipment: 1 ball (with balls around the perimeter); 2 different sets of pinnies, 6 each colour.