Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Session 27 - Turning with back to Pressure - U9/U10

Juggling - Pre Training Activity (10 mins)

Organization:

In a 30x40 yard grid, each Player with a ball.

Instructions:

"The one Bounce Juggling Challenge": Player starts the juggle w ith 1 bounce, then takes 1 touch; then lets the ball bounce again, then takes 2 touches; then let's it bounce once again, then takes 3 touches, etc. If the player messes up the sequence, then they start again

at 1. Challenge players to set their ow n new record.

Coaching Points:

Players try to improve their touches (control and foot-eye coordination) by juggling with different surfaces of their feet.

2v2+2 Targets (15 mins)

Organization:

1. Set up as shown (18x15yds with 5 yds endzone)

2. 6 players.

3. Plenty of balls.

Instructions:

1. 2v2 Shielding/Turning.

2. Server/target plays a ball in from outside.

3. Attackers must pass to the other target player to score.

4. If the defenders win the ball they counter to the opposite target player for a point.

5. Continue pattern by playing target to target to receive points.

6. Switch losing team with target players after 2 minutes.

Coaching Points

- Clever movement/feints to create space to receive.

- Check to the ball after checking over shoulder to scan the field.

- Use turning with back to pressure techniques.

- Passing/Combination play.

Free Play - 6v6 Game (20 mins)

Organization:

40x25

6v6

Coaching Points:

Minimal coaching points on topics addressed during the session.