Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Sharks and Minnows - U6

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SSP FSG

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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) - 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!
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Sharks and Minnows

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Sharks and Minnows
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Sharks and Minnows15 mins

Session Organisation:

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

Rules/Explanation:

  • Players (minnows) 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.
  • Players 9 & 10 (sharks) try to win the ball off minnows with a tackle. Once minnows lose the ball they change to sharks.
  • If players 9 & 10 kick the ball out of area minnows stay in the area.
  • Last player with the ball 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:

  • Correct running/dribbling with the ball technique.
  • Correct tacking the ball technique.

Session Timing:

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

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