Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): U10 Blue Playing Through Midfield - 3/3/16 (Start Time: 2016-03-03 17:30:00)

Circle Passing (15 mins)

Set Up:

Circle 15 yards in diameter. Half of group outside the circle with balls, other half on the inside without balls.

Description:

Players check to a player on the outside, receive a pass and play back before finding another teammate on the outside.

Coaching Points:

1) Body Mechanics

2) Opposite movement

3) Check to all at an angle

3 Zone Game (20 mins)

Set Up:

30 x 20 yd area split into 3 zones. 4 goals with 2 placed on each endline. 2 v 1 in both enzones and 2 v 2 in the center

4 blue pinnies

Description:

Orange team attempts to play through each zone. Each time they reach an endline, a point is awarded. Orange players are restricted to their areas. Blue attempts to steal the ball and score in one of the four goals.

Coaching Points:

1) Opposite movement to receive in midfield.

2) Receive with hips open to the field.

3) Commit/Engage defender before combining.

Game (20 mins)

Set Up:

5 v 4 on a half field

Description:

Free play

Coaching Points:

Minimal coaching. Emphasize opening hips to the field and engaging the defender before combining.