Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Session 17 - Speed Of Play/Combination Play - Pre-Academy U12 Boys

Rondo - 3v1 (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 7x7 grid size.

2. 3v1.

3. Plenty of balls.

Instructions:

1. Players will be involved in a 3 v 1 rondo activity.

2. Objective: Possess/retain away from defender.

3. If players complete 10 passes on a row without losing possession, central player stays in.

3. Dynamic Stretches will included during the warm up.

Coaching Points:

1. Technical sharpness

2. Accuracy & Pace of pass.

3. Supporting player on the ball (correct angles & passing lanes)

Progressions:

1. Must take 2 Touches.

Circuit Training - Combination Play (20 mins)

Organization:

- 3 Circuits Training Activity

- Group of 4-6 Players per station.

-Size: 15x10

Instruction:

- Each Station: 1:30 Minute - 4x Reps (After every practice round make it into a competition "POINT WHEN PASS REACHES TO THE OPPOSITE TARGET PLAYER).

- Rotate Central Player after every round.

Part A:

- Two Central Player starts off in the middle. Player A slightly checks to the ball and Player B checks to the ball and recieves th pass target to pass to Player A. Player A recieves and passes to Target Player. Same Pattern repeats in the opposite side. - Progression: 1 touch pass from Player B to Player A.

Part B:

- Two Central Player starts off in the middle. Player A starts off his position slightly next to manneuqinn and check at an angle to recieve the ball from Target Player. Player A Passes Player B who connects a wall pass to Player A. Player B recieves and connects a pass to Target Player. Same Pattern repeats in the opposite side.

-Part C:

- Two Central Player starts off in the middle. Player A checks to the ball and connect a double pass with target player. Player B stays high and checks to recieve the pass from target player and connects a one touch pass to Player A. Player A recieves and passes to Target Player. Same Pattern repeats in the opposite side.

Coaching Points:

1. Technical Sharpness on Distribution (GRASS CUTTER PASSES "SHARP & QUICK").

2. Check Over Shoulder - Awareness of Space/Supporting Options

3. Timing of Movement to Support the player.

4. Body Shape - Ability to recieve and facing next supporting player.

5. TEMPO/RHYTHM MUST REMAIN HIGH

6v6 - Four goal game (20 mins)

Organization:

1. Set up as shown (30x40yds)

2. 12 players

3. Four goals.

Instructions:

1. Players play 5v5+1.

2. 3 touch max.

3. 4 GAMES - 4 minute games

Coaching Points:

Ability to support play (angles)

1st touch in direction of decision (check over shoulder)

Constant movement off the ball