Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Warm Up: Soccer Tennis

Warm Up (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 10x10 grid set up as shown for every three players

2. One ball per grid

Instructions:

1. Two players will play soccer tennis.

2. The ball is allowed to bounce twice on player's side before if must be played over the line.

3. The ball is allowed to be touched three times before if must be played over the line.

4. The ball must go higher than the player's knees when played over the line.

5. If a player cannot get to the ball before the second bounce, plays the ball out of bounds, or does not player the ball higher than their knees the player is out.

6. A point is awarded to the other player, the player standing on the outside of the grid steps in and plays.

7. Play continues until coach calls time on the game.

Coaching Points:

1. Head up to observe the position of the player

2. Head down at the point of contact

3. Non-kicking foot placed to side, slightly behind the ball

4. Ankle locked, toe down

5. Contact ball – will vary depending on target area

6. Contact foot – laces

7. Body weight forward, chest and knee over the ball at contact

Progressions:

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