Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Receiving to Play Forward

Warm-Up (15 mins)

Organization

2 equal groups, split along two parallel lines. One group with a ball in their hands. Other group waiting across.

Activity

Players will receive the ball from the server, looking to utilize the inside of their foot to cushion ball down, and pass back to server. Receiving players move down the line to the next server. At the end of the line, players jog down to the back of the line.

Every two minutes, switch servers and receivers. After both groups receive with the same technique. Move on to: thigh and the chest. 

Activity 1 (10 mins)

Organization

• 2 sets of three cones (create two same colour triangles).
• One player at each cone.
• Line up at one cone for remaining players.

Activity

Players pass and follow their pass. Receiving players look to receive with an open touch and player across the triangle and follow their pass.

Last player in the triangle receives the ball and dribbles to the other side and back of the line.

After 4 mins, players switch to the other set of cones, utilizing their other feet with the other triangle.

Coaching points

• Check your shoulder as the ball travels.
• Receive with an open touch to provide the forward pass option.
• Receive and pass within 3 touches maximum.

Game 2 (10 mins)

Organization

• Two even teams (iff extra player he becomes neutral and plays for attacking team)
• 4 goals - one in each corner

Activity

• Teams work to score on one of the two goals their opponent is defending
• Players cannot pass back to the player they received the ball from

Coaching Points

• Constantly moving into new space
• Receive the ball to play it forward
• Open touch to create more options
• Head up, scanning the pitch looking for space
• Know what you want to do before you receive the ball