Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Central Falls Warriors High School Training Session

Passing X (20 mins)

Set-Up:

4 cones are used to create approximately 10x10 - 14x14 meters square.

Players are positioned to the starting positions.

In the first phase, players execute warm-up movements without the ball.

Time: 20 minutes

Progression 1:

Player 1 passes to Player 2 and follows the pass.

Player 2 passes to Player 3 and follows the pass.

Player 3 passes to Player 4 and follows the pass.

Player 4 passes to Player 5 and follows the pass.

Progression 2:

Player 1 passes to Player 4 and follows the pass.

Player 4 passes to Player 3 and follows the pass.

Player 3 passes to Player 2 and follows the pass.

Player 2 passes to Player 5 and follows the pass.

Progression 3:

Player 1 passes to Player 3 and follows the pass.

Player 3 passes to Player 4 and follows the pass.

Player 4 passes to Player 2 and follows the pass.

Player 2 passes to Player 5 and follows the pass.

Coaching Points:

Players should focus on passing directional to target players' intended direction. 

Players should be vocal to minimize directional mistakes

Players should work on the initial touch toward the next pass.

Players should progress to single touches.

Twist: 

On the whistle, players will switch pattern direction.

Crossing Opportunities and Finishing from the Box (30 mins)

Set-Up:

Equipment

• Small Cones: 6 - 14
• Poles: 10
• Goals: 2

Number of Players: 14 - 18

 Drill:

Two goals are placed as shown. Two areas in front of the goals are marked. Cones are used to mark players' positions, and sticks are placed to draw passing channels on the flank as shown. Players are split into three groups.

Defenders are placed next to the goals and come into the box in turn against two attackers. Attackers position themselves in E positions and work in pairs. Strikers attack the two goals by turns. Players on the flank are in positions A, B, C, and D. Players change continuously in this group.

Players can change their roles and positions after a determined number of repetitions according to their positions.

The soccer drills are performed in both directions in turn.

Coaching Points:

• Performance of the combinations on the flank
• Harmony of the cooperation, angles and weight of the passes are vital
• Defending technique and main tactical requirements of the defender
• Quality of crossings are crucial
• Heads up before serving the crosses into the box
• Attacking the free spaces in the box and spreading
• Demonstration and correcting mistakes of correct supporting movements
• Take care of enough resting periods
• Take care of extra balls
• Take the soccer finishing exercise competitive