Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): FPSC Eagles U10 : Session 3 | Positive Possession

Activity 1: Across the Pond (20 mins)

Pattern (Warm-Up)

Set Up:

- 3 zones, 3 teams of 3 or 4

Instructions:

• Players will possess in their zone and attempt to make 5 passes before they can play to the far side for a point
• Defenders will send in 2 defenders to try & win the ball. If they win the ball and play across they receive 1 point
• If defenders knock the ball out, they change with the team that lost possession but do not receive a point
• In the first round, team in the middle cannot defend the ball through, remove restriction for second and third rounds (4 minute rounds)

Coaching Points: 

• Movement to create space
• Good weighted pass to the proper foot
• Prepare body to receive and play your next pass
• Check shoulder to scan field 
• Identify the time to play through or around

7v7 (20 mins)

7 vs 7 Match

Set Up:

Use full field and large goals. 7 minute games, Substitute players on for equal playing time. 

Instructions:

Appropriate game rules to demonstrate best practice. Make sure to establish simple roles of attacking and defending.