Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): U10A overlaps

overlap warm up (10 mins)

Area:

Create large area suitable for number of players. 8-12 players 20m x 20m approx.

Equipment:

Balls (1 per pair), cones, discs or poles to mark area.

Objective:

In pairs, player 1 dribbles around the space and player 2 has to run and create an overlap/underlap and call for the ball to be played "IN FRONT" of them to run onto. The players the swap roles.

Progression:

No longer working in pairs but all together. Once you have passed to a player who has overlaped/undrlaped you, go and overlap a new player who is dribbling with the ball. The process is repaeated .

Key points:

Communication to release the pass when called for. weight of pass is very important so the overlaper runs onto the ball. Body shape of passer and runner. Runners slightly to the side so they can see to pass and the passer in a good poistion to make an easier pass.

Overlapping Runs & Passing Accuracy (15 mins)

Objective: Accurate and properly paced passing. Movement to space and switching positions to create passing opportunities.

Set up: Place cones A, B, C as shown with a 5x5 target box in the corner. Work both sides

Progression:

1. Player A plays to Player B and begins an overlapping run in behind Player B towards the corner.

2. Player B lays off to Player C and begins an attack run in behind Player C and towards goal.

3. Player C plays the ball through the "gate" for Player A to run onto and shifts to position B.

4. Player A on receipt dribbles past gate and passes the ball through "gate" in for Player B who finishes.

Rotation: Player A proceeds to position C and Player B goes to back of position A line.

Coaching points:

a. On toes to be ready to receive pass

b. Proper movement to receive pass

c. Shoulder check

d. Weight and accuracy of pass

e. Pace and position of cross

f. Accuracy over power on finish

g. Timing of runs