Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): BHYSC (1st/2nd Gs) W4 D5 - Outside Cut (Start Time: 2015-04-17 15:45:00)

Warm up (15 mins)

Organization:

30x20 yard area

Each player has a ball

Instructions:

Player react to the call of the coach.

The coach calls out a number and the player does the action which relates to this number.

1 - right foot on top of the ball

2 - left foot on top of the ball

3 - change direct with the outside of right foot

4 - change direction with the outside of left foot

5 - perform dragback/pullback with right foot

6 - perform dragback/pullback with left foot

7 - outside cut with either foot

8 - inside cut with either foot

9 - scissor move

10 - toe touches & boxes

11 - cryuff turn

Coaching Points:

Keep ball close to ensure quick reactions to the coach's call.

Keep head up when dribbling as to not crash with other players.

CONDITION GAME (20 mins)

Organization:

- Two 12 x 20 yard areas

- Players in passing line has a ball each

Instructions:

- Front players from passing lines will pass the ball to the front player in the receiving lines.

- This receiving player then comes out and receives the ball with the intention of scoring in either of the two goals in their area.

- Play is dead when player scores or the ball goes out of play.

- Players switch lines so every player gets the opportunity to pass, receive, defend and perform special moves while attempting to score.

Coaching Points:

- Identify the space available.

- Positive first touch in that area.

- If closed down by defensive player, can we now use the feint, scissor, inside/outside cut to get pass him/her and score.

Progressions:

- Attackers get a point for scoring.

- Defenders get a point for preventing the attacking player from scoring.

- Player/s with most points at the end of the time period wins.