Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Checking to Receive

Checking to Receive

Organisation:

20x5 Lanes

Three Players Per Lane

Supply of Balls

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Aim:

Accurate Passing and Control - Develop Checking Motion to Receive - Go to Show

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Rules:

Player in the Middle is the Working Player - Two Touch

Play for 1 Minute then Swap

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Drill 1:

Pass in to Middle Player - Control - Pass Back to Same Player

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Drill 2:

Middle Player Moves Away then Checks Back - Pass in to Middle Player - Control - Pass Back to Same Player

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Drill 3:

Middle Player Moves Away then Checks Back - Pass in to Middle Player - Control on Back Foot - Open Body Position - Turn and Play Out to Opposite Player

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Drill 4:

Middle Player Moves Away then Checks Back ON AN ANGLE - Pass in to Middle Player - Control on Back Foot - Open Body Position - Turn and Play Out to Opposite Player

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Coaching Points:

-Sidefoot Passes

-Firm and Accurate

-Sidefoot Control - Keep Ball Close - Relax on Impact

-Checking Movement Needs to be Fast and Sharp

-Communication