Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Camp - Receiving

Warm Up

Organization:

1. 40 x 30 set up as shown

2. 8 players set up as shown

3. 1 ball (Additional around the outside)

Instructions:

1. Number each player 1 to however many you have in the session. In the diagram above there are 8 players numbered 1-8

2. The game is to pass to each player following the sequence of number. For example 1 passes to 2, 2 passes to 3, 3 passes to 4, etc.

Coaching Points:

1. Getting into line with the ball

2. Assess the situation as ball travels

3. Select appropriate surface

4. Directions of touch to enable next action

Progressions:

1. P – Add extra ball(s)

2. R – Players have to pass the ball using hands

Main Theme

Organization:

1. 40 x 30 yard area set up as shown

2. 9 players (3 Teams) set up as shown

3. 2 balls (Additional around the outside)

Instructions:

1. All players passing and moving in the area

2. The game has three levels 1) Players can play to anyone 2) Players can not play to players who are the same color 3) Players can not play to a player who is the same color as the person they just received the ball from

3. Play for a set time limit

Coaching Points:

1. Getting into line with the ball

2. Assess the situation as ball travels

3. Select appropriate surface (Inside, Outside)

4. Withdraw surface at impact

5. Directions of touch to enable next action

Progressions:

1. P – Players have a 2 touch limit

2. P – Add extra balls

Conditioned Game

Organization:

1. 50 x 40 yard area set up as shown

2. 14 players (4 Attackers, 4 Defenders, 4 Neutral, 2 Goalkeepers) set up as shown

3. 1 ball (Additional around the outside)

Instructions:

1. Teams score by getting the ball into the goal

2. Neutral players have 2 touches

3. Teams have to complete 4 passes before shooting

4. Play for a set time period then rotate players

Coaching Points:

1. Get into line with the ball

2. Assess the situation as ball travels

3. Select appropriate surface

4. Withdraw surface upon impact

5. Direction of touch to enable next action

Progressions:

1. P – Players have two touch limit

2. R – Add second ball to relive pressure