Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): passing pairs

passing pairs

Organization

• 20x30 field
• pairs  with 1 ball each
• each pair is given a designated number

Instructions

Part 1:

1. pairs have  1 ball each and must  pass  and move around the field

2. each pair will have a number  designated by coach

3. coach can demand certain passing  combinations from pairs such  as wall pass, 1-2, through ball or overlap etc 

4. make it into a competition first pair to combine 20 passes will say EVERTON!

Part 2:

1. Players will combine with each other constantly moving their ball around.

2. Coach will shout a number

3. Whichever number(s) were called they become defensive players who must win ball and attempt to score on any pug goal 

4. team to keep ball for 30 seconds will gain 1 MVP points each. 

Coaching Points

-communication (Man on!, I'm open!, ball!, call your partner's name etc)

-observation of open space

-stretch the field

-passing technique

-surface of foot to pass

-type of passing combination 

-weight of pass

-speed of play 

Progressions

• score a goal after 8 passes