Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Passing and Receiving using Space

Ball Manipulation in Pairs (10 mins)

Ball Manipulation, Passing and Receiving in Pairs Warm-Ups

Players are paired up, with one ball between them and a cone, players are 4 yards apart

Players are passing the ball between themselves around the cone, soft touches, manipulating the ball before the pass the have lateral movement using various parts of the feet (outside, inside, bottom)

Progressions :

1..players must have 3-5 touches before passing the ball back

2..Players can only use a certain part of the foot (bottom, outside, inside)

3..Players must touch the ball with both feet

Coaching Points :

* Getting in line with the ball to receive it

* Pace and accuracy of the pass

* Good standing position (on their toes)

Technical Activity 3 (10 mins)

Technical Activity 3 :

Players are now trying to pass the ball into a small space for the receiver to move into to receive the ball.

Players are starting in one corner, moving to the other corner to receive the ball, dribble back to the first corner and passing the ball back, and then moving to the back of their sub group.

Progressions :

1)..Players are receiving the ball with different parts of their feet.

2)..Players are timing their runs based on visual and verbal cues (communication)

Coaching Points :

* Accuracy and pace of the pass

* Visual Communication (calling for the ball, pointing to where they want it)

* Timing of the run (when the pass is ready to pass the ball)

* Getting in line with the ball quickly to receive it comfortably

* Using disquise with the 1st touch when comfortable