Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Age 6: Session 1, Block 1

I can do this, can you? (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 30x30 area.

2. Every player with a ball.

Instructions:

1. Players find space and sposition themselves to see coach.

2. Coach shows a skill or movement and says, "I can do this, can you?"

3. When players hear the phrase, they attempt to mimic coach's actions.

4. Like "Simon says" if players mimic coach without hearing phrase first, they lose a point.

Coaching Points:

1. Light on toes.

2. Head up to see coach.

3. Balance and coordination.

4. Physical literacy.

Progressions:

Bring the Animal Home (20 mins)

Organization:

1. 30x30 area.

2. 5x5 zone at one corner.

3. Plenty of cones scattered around.

Instructions:

1. Players act as animal rescuers.

2. Junior coach has hidden pinnies (the animals) under cones.

3. Players drive around to rescue the animals and bring them home.

Coaching Points:

1. Ability to keep ball close.

2. Awareness - look around.

3. Head up.

Progressions:

Free Play (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 30x30 area.

2. Four goals as shown.

Instructions:

1. Two teams play to goal.

2. Red team can attack and score on either of two goals on red line.

3. Blue team can attack and score on either of two goals on blue line.

Coaching Points:

1. Head up to see space.

2. Awareness - space and pressure.

3. Ability to keep ball close.

Progressions: