Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Vision Training

Introduction

Partner to Cyclops Tag

Set up:

20 x 20 area, adjust for number of players. Should be crowded.

Instructions:

Partner tag:

Match every player up with a partner. One it and other not. On go "it" player spins twice as other gets away. No running! Fast walking. When tug, spin once and go after partner. Whoever is it at the end of time gets a punishment. 2-3 rounds.

Cyclops Tag:

Same as above, every player closes dominant eye and makes circle with the other hand over the other eye.

Coaching Points:

Vision, change in direction and speed, importance of vision and decision making.

Main Activity 2

2 v 2 + 4

Set up:

20 x 20 yard area, 2v2 on the inside, 4 neutral players around the outside. Every neutral player has 2 different colored pinnies.

Instructions:

2 players inside combine with outside players to keep possession. Extra points awarded when receiving teammate looks over shoulder and calls out color of pinny held up from behind neutral. Rotate groups every 2-3 minutes.

Coaching Points:

Quality of pass and touch, support and mobility, communication, vision and decision making.