Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): 2v2 w/ targets

2v2 to targets (20 mins)

Set Up: 8 players per grid. 2v2 inside, one target player on each side of the square. Same coloured targets are on opposite sides of the square. Grid should be about 20x20 m. Have plenty of soccer balls within reach of the target players.

Instructions: Play 2v2 for a time limit. One team goes N/S and one team goes E/W. To score the ball must be received from one target, possession maintained and passed to the other target. If the ball goes out of bounds, a new ball is played in from a target. Play to a score or for a time limit (better if monitoring work to rest ratios). Rotate through all teams.

Coaching Points: Appropriate body shape. Quality technique with the pass or dribble. Purposeful movement with teammate. Maintain depth. Play quickly by looking and thinking without the ball.