Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): The Octopus - U6

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SSP FSG
Name: SSP FSG
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer

Description

Principle of Play/Main Moment/Football Problem or Four Core Skills:

  • Attacking/Ball Possession/Running with the Ball

Session Objective: Attacking Principles (U6 – U9) -  Penetration/Mobility/Improvisation 

  • Can you run with the ball?
  • Can you keep your head up when running with the ball?
  • Can you use both feet when running with the ball?
  • No standing zone!
  • Correct running/dribbling with the ball technique.
  • Correct tackling the ball technique.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): The Octopus

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The Octopus (15 mins)

Session Organisation:

  • Every player starts with a ball.
  • Field size 20 (L) x 30 (W).

Rules/Explanation:

  • Players with a ball are to start by running/dribbling with the ball across the area.
  • The coach calls out or blows the whistle to start which signals the players to do above.
  • Coach who has pool noodles or bibs try to win the ball off minnows with a tackle or by tagging them with a pool noodle. 
  • Once players lose the ball or get tagged they must completes 10 soul touches and then rejoin the group.
  • Last player with the ball who hasn't been tagged is the winner.
Progressions
  • The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.
  • Aim to improve running/dribbling with the ball.

Technical Coaching Points:

  • As above.

Tactical Coaching Points:

  • As above.

Session Timing:

  • Complete 3 sets of 4 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.

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