Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 7+ Developmental - Short passing

Main Activity (20 mins)

Organization:

- One player positioned in each small corner box

- Remaining players in larger area with ball each

Instructions:

- Players with a ball each dribble around area attempting to pass to as many box players as possible. Each pass to a box player equals one point. Must visit a different box each time. Rotate box players after 90 seconds. Challenge players to achieve their highest score each time.

Progressions:

- Pass to box player and switch roles, with box player dribbling out and looking for next pass.

- Box player passes out of a different side than they received.

Coaching Points/Questions:

- Check surroundings to identify your next target

- Communicate to your partner - "who are you passing to?", "who wants the ball?"

- Weight of the pass - "how far away from your partner are you? How does the impact the weight of your pass?"

- "If your partner is on the move, where do we pass the ball to?"

Progression 2 (20 mins)

Progression:

- Players removed from two of the corner boxes. Join in larger area with ball.

- Two defenders now attempting to steal ball from attackers. If the defenders can complete a pass with solen ball before scoring, counts at 3 points.

Match (30 mins)

Organization:

- 3 teams

- Mini goals

Instructions:

- 3v3 winner stays on.

- First team to two goals, or two minute games. If tied, team on longest comes off.

- Pass in on restarts.

- Team resting act as bounce players.

Coaching Points/Questions:

- What is your role/next move once you've passed the ball?

- Look to draw defender in before passing the ball.

Regressions/Progressions:

P - bounce player can join in attack when receiving the ball, creating 4v3 scenario.