Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): build up practice

Screen 1

Organization

• split the field into 2 channels
• split team into 2 different colors
• cones placed in pattern above
• player A starts with ball

Instructions

Pattern 1:

1. Player A passes to player B

2. Player B passes to D who then plays a pass C 

3. Player C will check in and give through ball to player D

4. Player D will run towards goal and must score first touch

5. Rotation A>B>C>D> back of the line 

Pattern 2 

1. Player A passes to player B

2. Player B plays a through ball to D who then plays a pass C

3. Player C checks in and must score 1 touch 

Coaching Point

-training position ready to receive

-communication

-head up when receiving ball 

-tap the desired foot to receive the ball

-off the ball movement as the ball travels

-receive ball on back foot 

-open body shape ready to receive 

-recognize passing lane

-weight of pass

-speed of play 

Progressions