Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): WSC BAYS - Week 3

Zig Zag Speed Dribbling Relay (10 mins)

Title: Zig Zag Speed Dribbling Relay

Purpose:

Dribble at speed while being able to maintain control and change directions.

 

 

 

Organization & Objective:

 

Two teams with 3-4 players/team. Split players to both ends keeping. The cones represent your team/teammates. 5-6 cones are placed 6-8 yards apart in a straight line, alternating between colors as shown in the animation. 1 ball/team. The first player on each team will speed dribble diagonally towards the same color cone that they began behind. They will continue the zig zag dribbling pattern before laying it off to their teammate on the opposite side. Players are to dribble around the outside of the cones. Coach sets a number of "laps" the teams are to complete (EX: 10, 12, 15). First team to complete set laps wins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Progressions:

 

 

• Players are to use a specific turn skill at each turn (Outside foot cut or inside foot chop). Turns can be advanced to L turns and V turns if ability allows.

 

 

Coaching Points:

 

 

• Combine speed + control. 
• Use your laces to speed dribble. Toe pointed towards the ground. 
• Most control at each turn around the cones.
• Accelerate into the open space after turning and changing direction. 

4 Player Pass, Receive, Switch (10 mins)

Title: 4 Player Pass, Receive, & Switch

Purpose:

Passing, receiving, and moving with efficiency & effectiveness. 

 

 

Organization & Objective:

Create a square 6x6 yds. One player in front of each cone. 1 ball. Players on the same side play 2 passes before sending the 3rd pass diagonal to the players on the opposite side. After playing the diagonal pass the players switch corners. The opposite side players play 2 passes back and forth before again playing the 3rd pass diagonally and then switching corners with one another. Play 2 touch for 1 minute. Do 3-4 rounds challenging players to be better every round. 

 

Progressions:

• Increase number of passes before playing diagonally.

• Play 1 touch.

 

Coaching Points:

• On your toes ready to receive.
• Ankle locked and inside of the foot to play every pass.
• Accurate, well weighted passes on the ground.
• Good first touch sets you up for a good pass.
• Call for the ball from your teammates.

7v7 Goal Kick Build Up - Walk Through (20 mins)

 

Title: 7v7 Goal Kick Build Up

 

Purpose:

Walking through the positional responsibilities and options we have from a goalkick.

 

Organization & Objective:

Set your team up in a 2-3-1 formation + the goalkeeper. No defenders. Start the ball with the goalkeeper as if taking a goal kick in a game. The ball should be placed on one corner of the small box to indicate to all players the direction that the build up will start. From there, every player has a responsibility. If placed on the right side of the box, the right defender, right midfielder, center mid, and striker should form a diamond as indicated in the animation. The same side mid should "Paint their boots" meaning feet should be on the sideline. CM stays central and striker stays high, keeping the diamond shape. The opposite side defender and midfielder tuck in. If the ball gets placed on the left, the left side defender gets ready to receive, left midfielder paints the boot, and the CM and striker move across to form the diamond. Opposite defender and outside mid tuck in. Walk through this process with the team. THEN, set a challenge that the team must keep their shape, every player must touch the ball, and then you can score. Time them to see how effective and efficient they can be.

 

Progressions:

• Set a minimum number of passes (8 - 10 - 12) before they can score. Continue to time them.

• Add 2-3 defenders.

Coaching Points:

• The play begins with a firm confident pass from the GK to the outside back. 
• The defender should dribble under control until a defender comes to them. 
• THEN, find an option. The "Paint the Boot" outside mid is open 93% of the time. 
• Hit any pass firmly and confidently. 
• As the play goes forward, all players should join and attempt to maintain that 2-3-1 shape.