Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): FC Bellbrook GU14 | 2016 Spring | Session 1

1 Cone Drill Regular (15 mins)

Each pattern should be practiced going both directions (using the opposit foot for the same touch). Every pattern is done for 120 seconds per direction.

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Patterns:

A] 1 = Roll, 2 = Pull, 3 = Roll, 4 = Push

B] 1 = Roll, 2 = Pull, 3 = Inside foot touch, 4 = Push (foot does not touch the ground between 2 & 3)

C] 1 = Roll, 2 = L-Move (Push up past cone after L-move if needed)

D] 1 = Roll, 2 = 2 footed outside foot V-move

E] 1 = Roll, 2 = 1 footed outside foot V-move

2v1+1 Possession Game (20 mins)

The 2 players in Box A are keeping possession with the goal to pass the ball to the player in Box B. After they successfully pass the ball to the target player in Box B, one of the moves into that box to support their teammate in Box B. The defender also moves to Box B and tries to steal the ball in this box. Now the 2 players in Box B keep possession with the goal to pass the ball to the target player in Box A.

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Coaching Remarks 2v1 players:

- Focus on skill of passing

- Look up to see if you could pass the ball to the other box when it is being passed to you

- First touch towards to other box if you can make the pass. If not pass the ball back to your teammate in your box.

- After passing the ball up to the other box, the "weak side" quickly supports

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Coaching Remarks taget player:

- Move to the side of the ball

- Create an open passing channel

- Receive the ball so you can use the player who will be supporting you

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The 2 players need to make at least 2 passes, unless the defender is only blocking the pass between the 2 players in the same box.

2v1+1v2 Scrimmage (20 mins)

The 2 players in Box A are keeping possession with the goal to pass the ball to the player in Box B. After they successfully pass the ball to the target player in Box B, one of the moves into that box to support their teammate in Box B. They play 2v2 on their attacking side and try to score in one of the goals. If the other team steals the ball one of the attackers has to drop back. The team that wins the ball is allowed to make a quick transition, trying to create a 2v1 up the field if the other team does not drop back quick enough.

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Coaching Remarks 2v1 players:

- Focus on skill of passing

- Look up to see if you could pass the ball to the other box when it is being passed to you

- First touch towards to other box if you can make the pass. If not pass the ball back to your teammate in your box.

- After passing the ball up to the other box, the "weak side" quickly supports

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Coaching Remarks taget player:

- Move to the side of the ball

- Create an open passing channel

- Hold off the defender while you receive the ball

- Chose to turn yourself or use the supporting player