Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): REC session #3

Animation 1

Exercise #1 a.

Organization:

25yd x 30yd grid / x4 mini goals / 8-10 players / soccer balls

Split grid into x2 halves / x2 balls for each team

players dribble in grid and pass to open team mate (focus passing & receiving)

Coaching points:

when dribbling emphasis ball carrier keeping ball close to feet

awareness when dribbling (head / eyes up & scanning)

emphasis on ball carrier's balance before making pass - accuracy, pace and weight of pass

emphasis on correct surface of foot for receiver (inside / toe up / heel down)

Animation 3

Exercise #1 c.

after passing the ball, player applies "passive" pressure on receiver who has to make a move to retain possession

Coaching points:

Focus on executing "move" vs passive defender (time, space, speed) before dribbling into space

Animation 5

Exercise #2 (cont.)

Organization:

25yd x 30yd grid / x4 mini goals / 8-10 players / soccer balls

Split grid into x2 halves / x1 team in each half / multiple balls

1 vs 2

Red player dribbles in and once inside main grid x2 Blue players activated 1 vs 2

Red player can score on x2 mini goals / Blue players if they win the ball score on x1 mini goal

Coaching points:

Red player - Be direct / be creative / attack at speed / recover if you lose the ball

Blue players - closest player to ball apply immediate pressure / 2nd defender provide cover

communicate at all times

If Blue win the ball quick transition using #s up advantage to score quickly on counter attack goal