Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Poke or Block tackling U9/U10 HODGSON

Pressure

Players are all moving around, dynamic stretching, listening for command.

First command - Pressure.

As coach shouts pressure, players have to pressure 1 of the balls around them so they are faced off against one of the opposite players. 2 players per ball only.

Players should work off the 4 S's of pressure - Shut down, slow down, sit down and stay down. This will get them into a good position for the next stages.

Repeat as needed, give players a point for every time they are first to a ball. Give a fun physical activity for players who dont reah a set number of points.

Block

Block Challenge

Same game.

This time when players are matched up, they must try to block the ball through the end line of the opposition player (see blue lines)

Block challenge should be made with heel down and toe up, just like a pass and look to forcefully push through the ball.

Body weight and center of gravity should be low

Multiple 1 v 1

Each yellow player has a ball.

Blue must try win ball from yellow.

Every time Blue pokes ball out of bounds they gain 1 point.

Every time blue block tackles and dribbles out of area they gain 2 points.

Play for 45 seconds then switch roles.

Carry on with original coaching points.

Equal Numbers game.

Play Small sided equal numbers (2v2 or 3v3)

Focus on key coaching points of tackling and pressure.

Coach in natural stoppages or individual coaching for the most part.

1/2 freeze moments per group only to allow for multiple reps.

Can make it a small tournament to be more competetive and get more chances to tackle.