Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): VUSC U7 Academy- Stop-starts (Start Time: 2017-04-10 15:30:00)

Triangle tag- statue/ mannequin style (5 mins)

Organization:

as shown. 1 or 2 more triangles then players. Adjust space based on ability of players and number of players.

Instructions:

Blue is the tagger. Tagger can only tag a player stood like a statue / mannequin inside a triangle. Players in white score a point each time they freeze like a statue/mannequin inside of a triangle.

Play 1 minute rounds.

Coaching Points:

1. Awareness of defender (tagger).

2. Control of body when entering a triangle (HOW and WHY?)

3. Awareness when leaving the triangle.

Progressions:

1. Add tagger.

2. Decrease space.

3. Regress by adding triangle(s).

Stop starts- main theme (20 mins)

Organization:

as shown

Instructions: Combine tag game with the idea of players having to stop the ball inside of a triangle for a point. Focus on the kids having fun and individual instruction and praise.

Coaching Points:

1. Awareness of the defenders. If the defender is closing down quickly try to get forward into new space.

2. Speed of the move so the defender doesn't tag you.

Progressions:

1. Add extra defender.

2. Defenders can steal at any point now. If your ball is taken you become the defender.

Small Sided Games (20 mins)

Organization:

Two puggs per field

One ball per field

Pinnies

Instructions:

3v3 (min) or 4v4 (max)

No corners

Restart with dribble in or kick-in

Coaching Points:

1. Awareness

2. Application of techniques

3. Walk players through rules of the game.

Progressions:

1. Must make a pass before you can shoot.

2. 5 minute games- rotate teams around.

Regressions:

1. Hands only