Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): S21 - ATS (S4)

Warm Up (10 mins)

Organization:

1. Activity should take place within the 18 yard box/keeper box of the 5v5 field

2. One ball per player

Instructions:

1. Players juggle the ball using different surfaces dictated by the coach

2. Rotation

a. Thighs Only - thigh, catch, thigh catch. One point each time they catch the ball. Two thighs in a row equals three points.

b. Feet only - bounce, laces, catch. One point each time they catch the ball. Two laces in a row equals three points.

c. Combination - thigh, bounce, laces, catch. One point each time they catch the ball. No bounce equals three points.

3. Each round is 2 mins long

Coaching Points:

1. Body positioning

2. Correct body/foot surface

3. Drop the ball, do not throw it in the air

4. Can you keep the ball at eye level

Developments: (Progressions/Regressions)

1. P - Competition: the most is allotted time with specific surface

0v1 into 1v1 (10 mins)

Organization:

1. Activity should take place within the 18 yard box/keeper box of the 5v5 field

2. Separate players into two teams

3. One ball per player

Instructions:

1. Player A dribbles the ball to the opposing goal unopposed and tries to score.

2. Once the ball has been shot, Player B dribbles the ball onto the field creating a 1v1 situation against Player A.

3. Play is concluded once the ball is out of play or a goal has been scored.

4. Players continue this rotation for 5 minutes. Once completed, teams switch sides and begin playing again.

Coaching Points:

1. Commit defender

2. Knowing when to hold, dribble and when to run with the ball

3. Observe the body position of the defender

4. If side on attack the front foot

5. If square push the ball past and accelerate

6. Timing and execution of moves to beat defender

7. Cut into space behind defending player once beaten

8. Play at speed

Progressions:

See next slide

Scrimmage (15 mins)

Organization:

1. Activity should be played within the half. Dots are used to mark the kick off (yellow) and goal kicks (yellow). Tall oranges cones to be used as goals.

2. Three teams of 4 players

3. Two teams play while one team sits. No more than 5v5 - should always play 4v4 if possible. Can also play 3v3.

4. One ball

5. Games last 3 mins

Instructions:

1. Two teams play, trying to score a goal by dribbling through the two orange cones. Players will also get a point for doing one of the moves learned at sessions successfully. 

2. Once the time has expired, one team gets water while the sitting team steps on to the field of play.

3. Continue rotation of teams sitting vs playing until session is complete.

Coaching Points:

1. Body positioning

2. Field positioning

3. Making eye contact

4. When to pass vs when to dribble

Progression/Regression:

P - Winning team stays on the field (for U8 players only)