Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Tidal Wave - Receiving on the turn

SAQ warm up - 1 (5 mins)

Ladder Work

1 foot in

2 feet in

Ickey shuffle

Five's

*do dynamic stretches on the way back

Receiving to play forward pt 1 (15 mins)

Set Up: 8x16 yd area (adjust to number of players)

Instructions: Middle player check away from player with ball before calling for ball and coming to meet it. Middle player must receive on the turn and play into opposite end. Middle player must continue using the same ball thoughout the exercise.

Progressions: Middle player can vary who they pass to

Coaching points

Check away to create space; check over shoulder when coming to the ball; get side on to receive ball; awareness of other players; create angles to receive; communication

Receiving and turning - SSG (15 mins)

Set Up: 20 x 20 yd area; 4v4 + 1 neutral. Blue team attacks the blue goals and red team attack the red goals. If the ball goes out, play restarts with a "pass in" or a "dribble in". No corners, but if a goal is scored the game restarts with a centre kick as per normal rules.

Coaching Points

Dont take too many touches (let the ball do the work); Get big when in possession and try to compact when not in possession; check shoulder before receiving; create good angles to receive the ball; communicate with team mates; shoot as soon as you get half a yard.