Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Week 4 (Start Time: 2019-10-17 18:05:00)

Wall Pass Warm Up (20 mins)

Organization: 12*12 grid (two set ups); Two balls per grid. Players split into two groups - two players per corner and 3-4 players central.

Activity: Passing warm up with the following sequences -

1. Three central players make runs towards the corners to combine with the outside players on wall passes, sending them to the next corner. After making the first pass, the central players return to the center. Outside players rotate counter clockwise and central players rotate clockwise in order to cover all four corners of the grid (Diagram A).

2. A fourth central player is added and TWO balls are passed around the grid at the same time. Outside players continue to rotate counter clockwise. Central players may continue to rotate clockwise OR they can work in pairs, running diagonally across the grid. Each pair covers two of the corners (Diagram B).

Progression:

Use three central players with two balls.

Coaching Points:

1. Communication - initiate each wall pass with a verbal command.

2. Setting the wall - hold the run until the attacker is ready to make the first pass.

3. Speed of play - when can we play one touch?

4. Quality of the pass - weight/accuracy.

Final Game (15 mins)

Organization: 50*40 field (Quarter field at PG). Supply of balls along the outside and in the goals.

Activity: 2 teams - Play 6v6 (including GK). LOTG apply, including retreat line. Each team plays 1-2-1-2. Perhaps some coaching over, but otherwise allow for free play. Award an extra point for every successful attempt (even if just wide) or shot on goal (even if saved). Teams manage substitutions.

Coaching Points: Reinforce key factors and objectives from the session.