Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): FC Ballyhoo 05 Girls - Final Session Before Final Season Showcase - Focus on Attack - 061622 (Start Time: 2022-06-16 17:30:00)

Pass and Move Warmup w/ Defensive Movement (10 mins)

Warmup Exercise

Approx. half or 1/3 of players have a ball at their feet.

Dribble around the designated area, performing various movements

   - pass to open players - encourage communication

Note: After pass the passer runs to close down receiver — jockey with them for a couple seconds then release

   - CPs: low, fast to five, low to five, side on body angle, deny penetration, force to one side, body weight 60/40

Periodically halt play and have players perform dynamic stretches

   - sweep the grass, open/close gates, lunges, shuffles

Have players change pace (slower and faster) and leave their feet (balancing on one foot is important)

CPs: focus on the upcoming training session, touches on the ball, activate muscles and central nervous system, connect with teammates and coaching staff

Al’s End Zone Game (20 mins)

Field Size - 42 long (top of 18 to midfield) by 44 wide (width of 18)

Set square in middle (approximately 5x5 to 10x10)

Possession 6v6 in middle with bumpers on each sideline

Scoring:

 - 1 point for 5 consecutive passes

 - 3 points for turn and dribble or pass through middle square (if pass is connected)

CPs: VISION!, find space, turn if possible and look to accelerate forward

4v4 Bumper - Inside 18 (20 mins)

Play 4v4 inside the 18 with bumper players around the outside (none on endline)

Encourage wide bumpers to get to endline for cut back pass (attackers frame up the goal - near, far, slot, high/garbage)

On turnover, outside bumper player must receive the ball (2-3 touches max)

Encourage lots of attempts on goal

Play for set number of goals, time, or reps

CPs: communication, speed of play (yet be patient without forcing), frame the goal