Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): main theme passing

Main theme

Organization:

1.40 x 30 yard area set up as shown

2.12 players set up as shown

3.4 balls (Additional around the outside)

Instructions:

1.The distance between player A to B is 15 yards, B to C 15 yards

2.Player A plays a ball to player B for a wall pass. Player B then turns and heads towards player C

3.Player A then plays a ball to player C, who receives the ball and plays to player B for a wall pass

4.Play B then turns and heads back towards player A while player C plays a ball to player A

5.Time limit of 1-2 minutes

Coaching Points:

1.Angle of approach off center

2.Ankle locked, toe down

3.Contact foot - Instep

4.Follow through

5.Land on striking foot

Progressions:

P – Vary the passing distance

P – Challenge player to hit a specific part of their teammate’s body

R – Decrease the distance