Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): crossing and finishing u10

SSG - Crossing Game (30 mins)

Organization:

• Make 2 18 yard boxes as the playing area with 2 goals and 2 teams.
• Outside the 18 yard sideline is the space for the edge players to play. They cannot move into the opponents outside area nor can they enter into the field of play. Players in the middle can't go into the winger's area.

Instructions:

• The goal is simple, the ball must be played wide before a goal can be scored.
• Players on the outside have 2 touches, players on the inside have as many as they like. Feel free to change up the rules depending on the need for the group.

Technical/Tactical:

• Quality and types of crosses.
• Try not to use 2 touches on the outside, have your head up on the reception and see if you can one time it in or need the 2nd touch.
• The ball does not have to be crossed, sometimes it's better to find a set pass instead or simply to bring the ball back to keep possession.
• Decide the weight and position of the pass, a cross does not have to be high or back post to be effective.
• Players in the field of play must time their runs according to the cross, don't be in the box waiting for the cross and then have no momentum to make a solid attack at net.

Psychological:

• Attacking mentality, aggressive for balls in the air.

Physical:

• Power for cross
• Change of speed for runs
• Jumping

Social/Emotional:

• Communication, awareness of other players movements.

Final Game - 5v5 or 6v6 (30 mins)

Set up a 5v5 or 6v6 game dependent on the amount of players available (may need a neutral or coach in net).

• Try a conditioned game where you can only score off a cross or from a finish in the "second 6-yard box".
• Last 15 minutes. Let the boys play! Encourage players to work on the theme of the session.