Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Change Direction: Activity (CG)

Conditioned Game (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 40 x 30 yard area set up as shown

2. 12 players (6 Attackers, 6 Defenders) set up as shown

3. 1 ball (Additional around the outside)

Instructions:

1. Players score by dribbling or passing the ball through one of their two designated goals situated in the corners of the area

2. One team attempts to score in goals labeled (A) and the other in goals labeled (B), these goals can be different colors so that players can easily visualize where they’re trying to score

3. If the ball leaves the area the game is restarted with a kick-in

4. Play for a set time limit

Coaching Points:

1. Controlled approach

2. Appropriate turn to protect or change direction

3. Bend the knees to create a platform to accelerate

4. Turn into space

5. Take away with the nearest foot and surface

6. Head up after turning for next action

Progression /Regression:

1. P – Reduce the size of the area

2. R – Reduce numbers of players to 3 vs. 3 or 4 vs. 4