Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Movement and Support 4

Arrival Activity (10 mins)

Setup:

• 10 x 10 yd playing area
• Cones
• Balls
• 5 players

Activity:

3 players will keep possession of 1 ball, passing the ball around to one another, while 2 defenders will each dribble their own ball in the playing area. While the defenders are dribbling in the space, they will also try to kick the other team's ball out of the playing area. Rotate players into the possession team.

Free play at first, then transition to limited touches i.e. 3 touches max then 2 touches max.

Coaching Points:

• Lots of movement into space.
• Pass and move.
• Angle and distance of support.
• Play with your head up and be ready all the time.

Analytical: Triangle centre goal (15 mins)

Setup:

• 20 x 20 yd field
  
• 10 players
• Cones
  
• Pinnies
  
• Soccer balls

Activity

• The game is played 5 v 5.
• Each team selects a designated goal keeper who will wear a different colour pinnie.
• The team in possession tries to score by shooting through the triangle shaped cones in the centre of the pitch.
• The only player that can save the ball with their hands is the goal keeper.

Coaching Points:

• Play with head up, make eye contact and communicate (signals, hand gestures, speak)
  
• Distance of support (near, far, wide) and what to do depending on each
  
• Angle of support (in front, behind, and beside)
• Play with patience when in possession