Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Receiving the ball under pressure

Main Drill (15 mins)

Receiving the ball under pressure - Mannequin is a defender. Each player follows their pass.

1. First pass is firm using the inside of the foot to the player at the mannequin. The player the mannequin has to quickly change his body position when he is just about to control the ball.

2. The player takes a positive first touch to the side away from the mannequin in game realistic movement. Body positioning is key.

3. Player passes to the waiting at the cone to start the cycle again. The pass is from the inside of the foot

Coaching points - Use inside of the foot when passing

- Weak foot against the mannequin and arm outstretched to hold off marker (Mannequin)

- Quick change of body positioning when receiving the ball

- Positive touch away from the marker (mannequin)

Cool Down (5 mins)

Cool down - Participants jog round the area at a steady pace until they are instructed by the coach to slow down into a steady walk

Static stretches - Stretches with such as; hamstring kicks, groin extentions, thigh extenions

Breathing techniques - Participants lie on the ground on a matt. Eyes are closed and told to think about the best goal they have ever scred. Breathing in through their nose and then our their mouth. This is to slow the heart rate dow