Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): VUSC Speed of play

SAQ (10 mins)

Organization:

-13 cones. 1 area setup cones staggered 3 yards side to side, front to back. 1 area setup cones in line with 1.5 feet spacing between cones.

Instructions:

- Go twice through each time. Switch lines after each run through.

Coaching Points:

- Running the knees and light on our feet not stomping down. Balance and control of body.

Progressions:

Cone line:

(1). 2 feet in each

(2). Weave through shuffling side to side.

(3). 2 forward, 1 back through end.

(4). Around each cone figure 8s through the end.

Staggered:

(1). Side to side shuffling.

(2). Hopping 2 feet 1 forward, 1 back to the side.

(3). Hopping with control 1 cone to the next side to side (slow).

(4). Side to side but run around each cone.

Main theme

Organization:

As shown. 2 v 2 + 2. 2 fields where applicable.

Instructions:

3 minute games. Rotate teams through as targets each game. Possess the ball from target to target. Each time you turn it over, 1 strike. Most strikes loses the game.

Coaching Points:

1. Movement off ball. Am I open? Am I allowing my teammate to be open?

2. Play what I see as I see it. Don't second guess!

3. Keep it away. Can I play 1-2 touch?

Progressions:

1. 2 seconds maximum on the ball.

The game (30 mins)

Organization: Field width of the 18 yard box extending to the bottom of the circle. 2 GK or can play to PUGG goals with no GK. 2 teams playing 6 v 6 White in a 1-2-2-1 and Blue in a 1-2-1-2. Balls at center field on sideline with coach. Add neutral player if uneven numbers.

Instructions: Rules of the game in place. Throw ins, goal kick, and corner kicks on out of bounds.

Coaching Points:

1. Attacking mindset

2. Hunting mindset