Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): First Touch- Taking the First Touch into the Right Direction (Start Time: 2022-07-18 17:30:00)

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Jack Peraic-Cullen

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Jack Peraic-Cullen
Name: Jack Peraic-Cullen
City: Canberra
Country: Australia
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Description

Session Objective:

  • To improve the players' ability to take a touch into the right direction.


Technical Outcomes:

  • Scanning
  • Positioning to receive the ball
  • Receiving with the correct foot
  • First touch in the right direction
  • Checking off to receive the ball



Tactical Outcomes:

  • Penetration
  • Movement off the ball
  • Shape






Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Warm Up- 1

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Warm Up- 1 (15 mins)

Set Up:

  • Players: 14
  • Grid size: 20m x 20m (1m gates)

Explanation:

  • Players will split into pairs, with one ball between two.
  • The aim is to move the ball around and find a gate.
  • Only via a gate can a pass be made.
  • Once a pass is played through the gate the player receiving the ball must take a touch to either of the sides.
  • Right foot, right side, left foot, left side.

Progression:

  • Outside of the foot.

Key Coaching Points:

  • Can you take your first touch with the correct foot
  • Can you position yourself to see the whole field
  • Can you ensure the touch is within close proximity
  • Can you have the correct weight on the touch
  • Can you scan before receiving the ball

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Warm Up- 2

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Warm Up- 2 (15 mins)

Set Up:

  • Players: 14
  • Distance between cones: 8m (1m apart)

Explanation:

  • Players will split into three groups.
  • The ball will start with one player who will play a pass to the opposite side.
  • Once the pass is made the player must step on and apply pressure to the receiving player.
  • The receiving player must take a touch to either the left or right side.
  • Once the player takes a touch the player must find the player on the opposite side and repeat the process.

Progression:

  • Player applying pressure can apply pressure to either side.

Key Coaching Points:

  • Can you take your first touch with the correct foot
  • Can you position yourself to see the whole field
  • Can you ensure the touch is within close proximity
  • Can you have the correct weight on the touch to make a pass
  • Can you play a pass at speed

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Skill Training

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Skill Training (25 mins)

Set Up:

  • Players: 14
  • Grid size: 2 x 20m x 10m (3m end zones)

Explanation:

  • 2v2 +3.
  • Maximum two touches.
  • The team in possession are to play the ball from one end to the other and back again to receive a point.
  • The bounce players cannot play to each other and are restricted to their zones.
  • Swap roles after 3 minutes.

Progression:

  • Combine groups

Key Coaching Points:

  • Can you scan before receiving the ball
  • Can you position yourself within a passing channel
  • Can you take your first touch with the correct foot
  • Can you position yourself to see the whole field
  • Can you ensure the touch is within close proximity
  • Can you have the correct weight on the touch to make a pass
  • Can you play a pass at speed


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Skill Game

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Skill Game (15 mins)

Set Up:

  • Players: 14
  • 2x 20m x 10m

Explanation:

  • 3v3 + 1 game
  • Players must take take two touches in their own half.
  • The rest of the game is free.

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