Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Runing with the ball

Phase 1: Small Sided Initial Game (10 mins)

Organization:

-Two fields: 10 x 15 yrds

Instructions:

-Players are divided into four teams. 2v2, 3v3

-Two 5 minute games with a 1 minute half time break.

-Follow progression/relegation

Coaching Points:

-Questions to ask for half-time:

- When can we look-up when we are dribbling to space?

- What can we do to help us slow down and transition from big to small touches?

Progressions/Regressions:

Phase 2.2: Semi-Opposed Technical Activity (20 mins)

Organization:

NOTE: Dimond in the middle, cones are NOT in front of them.

20x20

Four lines of 3

Two White Lines

Two Blue Lines

Every Player with ball

Instructions:

Players Dribble at speed through their Channels and switch lines

Once White players dribble though their Channel, that triggers Blue Lines to start.

Coaching Points:

- VISUAL CUES: As soon as one team is done, the next goes. Lets get them into good habits with out the coach using command to give them signal to "go"

- Messi Touches in dimond to keep ball close

- Ronaldo Touch after getting trhough Dimond and into space

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Phase 3: Conditioned game (20 mins)

Organization:

30x20 yard area

Goals & gates by end Zone ( Red)

Instructions:

3v3

-Dribble through red lines: 1 point

-Score on goal: 1 point

ALL RESTARTS ARE GOAL KICKS - BUILD FROM THE BACK

USE HALF LINE AS LINE OF CONFRONTATION DURING GOAL KICK

- DEFENDING TEAM TO HAVE 2-1 formation only during goal kick for opponent. This will help players receive with less pressure.

- Dribbling topic, but use pass to restart.

Coaching Points:

- COACH PRINCIPLES OF THE GAME (GUIDED DISCOVERY)

- Triangle shape

- Recognition of space

- Ronaldo or Messi Touches ?

- Ronaldo to take space faster

- Messi to keep ball near

Regression - 3v2 ( regular game, allows team with numbers up to have more space to dribble)

Progression - 3v3's free play last 5 mins - Goals only (Goals Kicks are still in effect)