Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Receiving

Introduction (10 mins)

Organization:

3-5 triangles scattered throughout the area

6-10 players

1 player in each triangle

Instructions:

Players outside of the triangles start with the ball

Players look to play into one of the players in the triangle, upon playing into the triangle they switch players with the player that is now receiving the ball

Player receiving the ball must exit out of a different side of the triangle than the ball entered through.

Coaching Points/Questions:

-Communication- "How can we communicate with the player in possession to show you are ready to receive the ball?

-Body Positioning to Receive the ball- "To be able to exit out of the triangle in the direction, how can you position you body to receive the ball?

-Surface selection 

-Be ready to receive the ball and think about your next step (your first touch outside the triangle must take you there)

Regressions/Progressions:

Progression (25 mins)

Organization:

• SAME

Instructions:

• If the defender is able to score in the counter goal, they get a point and that player who lost their ball against the defender, lose all his/her points

Coaching Points/Questions:

• -Identification of the pressure of defender in relation to entry pass and the touch out of the triangle

  -Weight/Direction of the touch out of the triangle- "How does the angle and distance of my touch determine my next action? How do I determine this?"

  -Deceptive touch to draw the defender away

Match (25 mins)

Organization:

3v3/4v4/5v5

Instructions:

FIFA Rules

Coaching Points/Questions:

-Refer back to previous coaching points

Regressions/Progressions: