Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Passing and moving Circle

Numbers passing activation phase (15 mins)

Set up a 40x30 area divided into two halves. Place five players in each half and give each of them a number. Players will pass in sequence. One passes to 2, who passes to 3 - 4 -5 who then passes to 1. After a player passes, they must touch an outer line of their box.

1) Play 90 seconds only instruction players must pass in Sequence. A coach can call for a change of direction.

2) Play for 90 seconds and count passes to make comp.

3) Players must touch the red cone in the corner of the box after passing 90 seconds

4) Players must touch each cone twice, the first team to complete wins 90 seconds

5) Open up the box and encourage players to mix and encourage them to find space.

* Explain coaching points before starting, then coach over the top as much as possible and use the natural stops to enforce points

Circle Small Sided Game

Set up:  Set up a regular field based on age and ability. Place a circle in the middle of the area.

Rules: Start with a regular game.

Progression: After 3 minutes, introduce the rule that a pass into the middle that results in a goal is worth two. Play again for another 3 minutes. If the players complete a give-and-go, then the goal is worth 3 points.

Scoreboard: Flip cone for goals scored

Constraints: Makes the circle bigger or smaller based on score and ability.