Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Short Passing

WU - Pass + Dribble (5 mins)

Description

Player will pass the ball across, the receiving player will then control the ball before diagonally dribbling towards the other line as illustrated. After passing the ball, the player will perform a dynamic movement instructed by the Coach. (2 balls going on at the same time)

Shaded Pitch

Player will pass the ball across, the receiving player will then control the ball before diagonally dribbling towards the middle come as illustrated then pass back to the same line. After passing the ball, the player will perform a dynamic movement instructed by the Coach. Players can switch lines after and then start to have them spring after passing it back to their line after the dribble.  (2 balls going on at the same time)

Possession Activity (20 mins)

Organization:

1.40 x 40 yard area divided into 4 – 10 x10 yard squares, set up as shown

2.4 teams, 1 per square

3.1 ball per team

4.Spare balls nearby

Description:

1.Each player in a team is given a number 1 to 4

2.Teams pass their ball inside their assigned square

3 Coach calls out GO and players must dribble over to next square( start going clockwise) then counter clockwise

4 Coach calls out pass, players then pass across to the next square( start going clockwise) then counter clockwise

5.The Coach calls out a number that player must move to the next square (clockwise) to become a defender – 3v1

6.The team that can possess their ball the longest wins the point

7.The first team to five points is the winner

Progression:

Turn the activity into a three team. Split the groups into three teams and one of the teams starts by defending while the other two teams are trying to keep possession by working together only using one ball in a large area. The team that is gives away the ball becomes the defending team and the other two teams are keeping possession working together.

- ten passes count s a point for the two teams in possession

- you can also place six small nets around the field where by the attacking team need to make 7 passes before they can score in any of the six nets on the outside of the area for a point.

Coaching Points:

1.Accuracy of pass

2.Weight of pass

3.Movement to create passing angles

4.Using 1st touch to move away from pressure

Cool Down (5 mins)

Instructions

Light jog, side steps, skipping walk & shake, dynamic stretches

Circle up and stretch

Session Review:

3 things to take away from the session

Cheer and disband!