Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): (Foundation) Individual Ball Work & Combination Play

(Foundation) Individual Ball Work & Combination Play

PRACTICE ORGANISATION:

Area 20 x 10 yards. 2 Equal halves.

2 attackers vs 1 defender in 1 half, 1 v 1 in other half. Pass into As from each half, between team mates. As attempt to score in each goal.

A in 1 v 1 attempts to retain possession &/or score past D.

If 2 As score in 2 v 1, one A can join team mate in 1 v 1 in other half to create 2 v 1, if team mate still has possession.

If D wins possession, turn and strike on goal, with A attempting to regain possession & re-establish attack.

PROGRESSION:

If A scores in 2 v 1, runs to support team mate in 1 v 1 to create 2 v 1. D can recover to rebalance numbers (2 v 2)

KEY POINTS:

-Retain individual possession in 1 v 1. Opportunities to shield, but turn and attack D aswell

-Combination and individual moves in 2 v 1 scenario

-Disguise and fakes

-Delivery and timing of passes

-Seeking opportunities to score, and using appropriate methods to do so.

-Reacting to loss of possession

U9 – the players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes in unoppossed

U10 – The players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes with increased pressure

U11 –The players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes with increased pressure and increased speed.