Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Dribble, Run or Pass (Start Time: 2014-10-07 17:30:00)

Technical Work - Ball Control, Feints & Dribbling (30 mins)

Objective

To develop ball control, feints and dribbling.

Description

This set up is called "The Star".

Four players start at the same time from all four sides of the star, they bribble in and out all the cones. As they approach the mannequin the players execute a move/feint then take the ball to the right and change their side.

Every 2 minutes the coach will change:

- The dribble sequence- i.e. dribbling in and out every 2 cones etc.

- Technique - inside feet only, outside feet only etc.

- Type of move feint

- Change the direction from anti-clockwise to clockwise

Coaching Points

1- Keep the ball close to the feet

2- Make many touches with the ball

3- Soft feel with the ball

4- Move/feint - exaggerate the move to faking to go one and go the other side

Passing, Receiving & Creating Space (20 mins)

Learning Objectives

To develop passing, receiving and creating space (unmarking)

Description

In a square of 10 yards we play in groups of 5.

There are 2 variations.

First variation

Players pass straight and should follow the direction to replace the position of the receiver.

The receiving player must first create space (using the cone as a defender) by checking away before receiving the pass.

The same sequence continues until the coach instructs to switch the direction.

Second variation

Players pass diagonal and run straight.

Coaching Points

1- Improve the speed of play by limiting to 1 touch when it is possible.

2- Players should time their movement well when creating space. It must be made while the pass is traveling between the previous 2 players.

3- When creating space, the player should check away with an open body shape before moving to receive the pass.

4- The correct body shape should be monitored (opening up) and receiving the ball with back foot ( foot furthest away from the ball.

Progression

1- Add an extra ball with 6 players for each group. This way there will be 2 balls at the same time increasing the speed of play and difficulty.

2- Coach will call SWITCH, players have to respond quickly changing the playing direction.

SSG - Dribble, Run or Pass (25 mins)

Details

Play 3v2 in each end third and 2v2 in the middle third.

The goalkeeper begins by throwing the ball to an attacker. All three attackers must touch the ball before they can pass it into the other half to one of the midfielder.

Progression

When moving into the attacking third from midfield third, the player in possession has the option of passing to one of the two forwards or attacking the goal himself by dribbling the ball.

Only one player from each area can break forward at any one time without being tracked by opposition.

Following the practice stages, we take away the restrictions of area and play SSG but emphasize the disciplines of good defending and attacking principles.

Technical

Practice - Execute correct technique on demanding

Tactical

Awareness of individual and collective group responsabilities

Physical

Full potential is progressively achieved

Psychological

Communication - understandin

Social

Accept responsibilities - Fun