Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): G07 W10 S2 G07 Attacking/Defending Transition

Analytical - 1v1 Defending (15 mins)

Organization:

- 12 players with 4 in each grid , 2 on each end

- see diagram for equipment and set-up

- 15 x 10 grid with small goals in the opposite corners

Instruction:

- Player passes the ball across to opponent and closes down on attacker.

- If defender wins the ball, she can score in opposition goal.

- Play is dead if the ball goes out of the grid.

- Have one side play defensive role for about 6 minutes and then switch

Coaching Points:

- Speed and angle of approach. Arched run to close angle and get in front of attacker

- Arms out for balance, angled body, one foot in front of the other at an angle.

- Push attacker away from goal.

Progression:

- Play 2v1 with goals moved to middle of each end

Passing and Receiving with Combinations, Give and Go's Variation 1 (10 mins)

Objective: Passing and Receiving; Combination and Give and Go's

Technical passing practice with the tactical concept of using width and depth and tactical actions such as Give and Go.

Organization:

- In a 20x20 yard area, we work in groups of 6-8 players. The four players inside start in the positions shown and we have 2 extra players outside. Each player follows their pass after their action is complet.

- Player A starts the excercise by passing out wide to Player B who moves off the cone and passes inside to Player C. Player C passes to Player D who moves off the cone and returns the ball straight back (one-two). Player C moves across and plays the ball into Player D's path who runs for the ball played into space and plays into GK hands or feet and progress to a shot on target.

Coaching Points:

-Create space before moving to meet the ball.

-The correct open body shape should be monitored.

-Change direction of the sequence to that the players pass and receive with both feet.

Interval Duration: 2 intervals x 5 minutes.

Scrimmage 5v5 (25 mins)

Organization

- 30 x 45 Field

- 5v5 No Goalkeepers

- Players can shoot from anywhere on the field

Activity

- 5v5 SSG with the emphasis on taking as many shooting opportuntiers as possible

- Players should be looking to create the space through movement with and without the ball to create the opportunity to shoot

Emphasis

- Shoot on sight

- Half a yard of space to shoot

- Create the space with a burst of speed

- Accuracy

- Technique