Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Boys U9 passing and movement/overload pine glen session 13 Jan 24 (Start Time: 2018-01-24 17:45:00)

Global - 3v3 with Endzones and neutral players (15 mins)

Organization:

-10 to 12 players

-25x25 area

-See diagram for equipment and set-up

Instructions:

A 3v3 small-sided game with target players in the endzones and 1 neutral player in the middle for an overload ( possibly 2 neutral players depending on numbers).

Teams play 3v3 trying to combine and pass into their target player(s). Target players can move within the endzone. Everytime the get the ball to the target player it is a point. Once the do it , they keep possession and attack the othe end. Switch neutral and target players every 2 min.

Progressions:

-Players have to receive the ball back from Target Player

-Max 3 touches

Coaching Points:

-Good Passing and Receiving skills

-Communication

-Movement with and without the ball to create space

-Decision-making

Global - SSG with Retreat Line (20 mins)

Organization:

-10 to 12 players

-25x20 area

-see diagram for equipment and set-up

-4v4/5v5 SSG

Instructions:

Play with a Retreat Line - after a goal, if the ball goes out on the end or GK secures the ball, the opposition must back-up behind the line. Cannot cross line until first touch is taken. If ball goes out of play, ball must be passed in. Allow the players to play.

Coaching Points:

-Accuracy of pass

-Angle of support

-Distance of support

-Support as the ball travels

-Communication