Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): ALITHSA Arsenal: Receiving, SSG, Finishing

Station #1: Speed of Play (15 mins)

1: Speed of Play

A

- Set up several 12X12 grids, 5 players per grid

- 4 players stand next to each corner cone and a player on outside with a ball

- The 4 players win a point if they pass ball around square before blue player dribbles around the square

- Start at same time

- If the dirbbler is too far behind, he can run around the sqaure w/o the ball

- The passing players can only take 2 touch (no more, no less)

- Rotate the dribbler

B

- Play 4v2 or 5v2

- Attackers can NOT take anymore than 3 touches

- 2 defenders cannot tackle but they can intercept a pass

- 8 passes = goal; intercpetion from defender is a goal for defensive team

Coaching Points:

- Quality of 1st touch

- Know where to go before ball arrives (scan area)

- When to play 1 touch or 2 touch (activity B)

- Open hips to receive the ball

- Angles of support

Station #3: Attacking & Finishing (15 mins)

3: Attacking & Finishing

- Set up as shown in diagram

- 2 defenders in blue must stay on cone until pass is played to red forward player

- Once pass is played, 2 red players join in to make it a 3v2 situation

- Once ball leaves the grid or goes in the goal, repeat with new players

- Keep your forward player in as the target man for several reps then change with another forward player

- If defenders win the ball, they must pass the ball to one of the end red players

- Rotate the 2 defenders after several reps

VARIATION:

- Add wide players and extra forward and defender

Coaching Points:

- Reception of forward player, can he turn or does he need to hold ball up?

- Supporting runs, are they helpful to player on the ball?

- Take shooting opportunity when space opens up