Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): U10s - Passing and Vision Drills (Start Time: 2023-04-26 18:00:00)

Passing - Trap and Control (20 mins)

The Session: Passing - Trap and Control 10 mins + 

In pairs get players to perform simple pass-and-receive movements using both feet between the two individuals. Make sure players are in pairs with a ball per pair. 

SET-UP: The grid could be 20m x 10m+ passing range.

These movements include: 

EXERCISE 1

Simple touch and pass/first-time passes

• Receiving on the back foot and pass with that foot.
• As players build-up confidence get them to perform first time passes between one another.
• Players can perform long and short passes of varying distances.

 Volleys

• RED player picks up the ball so the BLUE player can volley it back to RED.
• RED player picks up the ball so the BLUE players can control it with the chest and back to RED.
• RED player throws the ball to the BLUE player so they can control it with their feet and pass back.

EXERCISE 2

• BLUE player starts with the ball and makes a pass and runs forward toward RED player.
• RED player stops ball on the spot (GREEN LINE) and runs backwards ready to receive on the (BLUE LINE).
• BLUE runs forward and passes as RED player stops ball on the spot and runs backwards to receive the pass.

Progressions

• Players could eventually perform accurate lobs or crosses to the other player
• Players could perform first-time long passes as confidence builds-up

Key messages / Coaching Points

• Ensure players are using both feet.
• Ensure players do not take a heavy touch but control the ball (In the air or on the ground).
• Ensure passes are accurate and balls are played to feet.

2 vs 2 - Possession (30 mins)

The Session: 2 v 2 Possession 20 mins

This drill involves a 10m x 10m grid consisting of eight players in total. The grid is marked out by four cones that help establish the playing field. This drill involves maintaining possession and additional movement off the ball.

• The drill combines a 2 versus 2 scenario with an added four players as wall passes (Indicated by the green line).
• The two people within the middle must maintain possession with the wall players.
• The wall players can move along their designated sideline (Left or Right).
• If the ball has been lost possession is turned over to the other two players e.g. BLUE TEAM
• Rotate the central players every 5 minutes or so every player can have a turn in possession.

Progressions

• Could implement a 2/3 touch rule to increase the difficulty 
• Wall players can only hold it for a few seconds

Key messages / Coaching Points

• Make sure players have their bodies open and ready to receive the pass
• Central players must move off the ball to go into space
• Central players also must anticipate the pass and know where they are going to go before they receive it

All in game (20 mins)

The Session: End Game 8 v 8 - 20 mins

This is a regular 8v8

5 min Rotations of players around the field, put them in new positions or switch teams to change the dynamic of the game or as the coach sees fit to do so.

Focus on shape, positioning, communication, and vision.

Key messages / Coaching Points

• Coach or instruct players as you see fit. Trying to focus on the main theme for today's session.
• Make sure players are staying within their positions.
• Make sure players are maintaining their positions, moving off the ball, and communicating