Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): FCUSA IDP Week 1.

Ladders (15 mins)

Ladder work (there will be 3 progressions of each activity in the curriculum) Ladders / Hurdles / Poles

Add competition at the end if technique allows.

1. 1 foot in each run

2. Two steps in each - forward with a LEFT foot lead.

3. Two steps in each - forward with a RIGHT foot lead.

4. Two steps in each - Lateral with a LEFT foot lead.

5. Two steps in each - Lateral with a RIGHT foot lead.

Coaching points:

- Coach proper technique

- Slowly to start with to exaggerate technique and speed up

Receiving out of the air (15 mins)

Receiving out of the air

In pairs, A feeds the ball underhand to B who receives in the square and passes back to A. 10 reps and switch. Add check off to cone behind in between.

1. Right foot inside to receive (low throw)

2. Left foot inside to receive (low throw)

3. Right foot laces (high throw)

4. Left foot laces (high throw)

Progression :

- B shifts to either side of the cones to receive out of the air and pass back to A. Vary the feeds to have different surface of foot to receive.

Coaching points:

- Body position / Balanced

- Cushion the ball upon impact

- Inside : heel down, toe up / knee bent

- Laces : Bring foot down with flight of ball / Toe up slightly