Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): U6/U8 Passing

SSG (10 mins)

THE SESSION: Space Invaders

Set Up: 16x16

Four players start with a football each as a catchers

The rest of the players start in the safe zone wearing a bib

The catchers have to catch the players by passing the football and hit the player in the foot

The players have to run around trying to avoid being hit and get three seconds in the safe zone

If a player gets hit, he takes his bib off and gets a ball, becoming a catcher

The last player left is the winner

Key Messages:

Speed

Quick change of direction

Agility

Awareness of catchers

Activity (15 mins)

THE SESSION: 2v1

Set Up: 12x16 x 2

Two blue players at the top end start with the ball

As soon as they enter the field the one red defender goes to put pressure on them

Blues look to score in the mini goal

Blues must make one pass before they can score

Red defender looks to dribble ball acorss end line for a point

Three minutes then rotate

Key Messages:

Press as high up the pitch as possible

Don't get two close to the player on the ball

Deny player on the ball opportunity to take a shot or pass to team mate (stand between the two players)

Look for moments to destroy: head up, heavy touch, bad pass, shape to shoot

Drive forward after regaining possession

Competitions:

Team with the most points