Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Joner - Agility & Reaction

Agility & Reaction

Session Organization:

• Field: Two different colored cones (Blue & Red) placed next to each other with the inverse order of those color cones placed ~3 yards away. Separate
• Players: Minimum 2 players start on each starting cone (Yellow)
• Players run to the colored cones and wait for coach to call which color. 
• Whichever color is called, player moves to that side of the cones and accelerates through the channel to rejoin the back of the opposite line.
• Next player in line moves up to the cones as the runner approaches the opposite side.

Coaching Points:

• Agility comes with the first steps, keep body position low and stay on toes. 
• Emphasis is on players staying light on their feet and quick reaction time.

Progressions:

• Call out colors of cones that are not on the field to create confusion and make sure players are paying attention.
• Add a ball to convert this to a dribbling & control oriented drill.