Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Covid fitness with passing patterns

Fitness and passing in 2s

Players pass backwards and forwards. On shout, both players sprint to opposite shaded area, where ball is waiting. 

Tech & sprint on whistle x 3 Reps per tech skill

1) 2 Touch (25 passes per player)

2) 1 Touch(25 passes per player)

3) 1 Touch Volleys (10 per player) - Sprint far side and back, only one player at a time. 

Introduce races and consquences. 

Main Theme- Finishing - Ball travelling across you (30 mins)

Organization:

1. 40 x 30 yard area set up as shown

2. 12 players set up as shown

3. Balls

Instructions:

1. Player 1 starts the activity dribbling forward with player 2 along side

2. Player 1 then passes to player 2 who has two touches to score

3. Both players then move to the opposite end and switch lines

4. Both groups start at the same time so there is a little bit of traffic in the middle area

5. Play for a set time and then switch sides to work opposite feet

Coaching Points:

1. Angle of approach – off center

2. Head up to observe the target

3. Head down at the point of contact

4. Contact ball – will vary depending on target area

5. Contact foot – laces (instep)

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

7. Follow through landing on striking foot

Progressions:

1. P – Player 2 now only has one touch to score