Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Turning-Change of Direction

Main Activity (20 mins)

Organization:

• 2 fields for 1v1s
• 2 goals to attack.
• Add a third field according to numbers. (3 players max per line)

Instructions:

-Defenders start with ball - they pass across for the attacker to receive and play 1v1.

- Both players looks to score on either two goal.

- Must cross end zone in order to score, if they change direction, they will have to cross end zone as well.

- If defender wins ball, they have to attack opposite goal or get into the middle zone in order to turn and reattack the goal they won ball from.

Coaching Points/Questions:

- "Where is the open space?

- "What- Decision whether to keep going forward or turn based on pressure and space"

- "What technical skill can you use to unbalance opponent?"

- "How can you use your body to protect the ball?"

Regressions/Progressions:

R: Attackers start with the ball instead of receiving it.

Progression 2 (20 mins)

Coaching Points/Questions:

- Proactive - Dribble to commit defenders to sice of the field in order to change direction

- Reactive - Based on speed of defender, look to use stop/start to shake off and look to turn away from them.

Regressions/Progressions:

R- Reduce size of zone (Encourage more changing of direction)

P - 3v3s

Match (15 mins)

3v3/4v4 max

- If one field, then play winner stays on (3 min games or two goals)

- Principles of play:

-- Role of the 1st attacker (Player with ball- Dribble/Pass/Shoot)

-- Role of the 1st defender (Player closest to ball - Pressure)