Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Mánudagurinn 12. ágúst 2013

Warm-Up (15 mins)

Organization of Session

Every player with a ball

General touch sequence series for warm-up, techincal confidence and creativity

Players get in common group #'s, groups of 3-4 - lining up across the start/finish line

Midfield line of cones or line showing where the switch foot/side/pattern

Touch Sequence Series - Key Points

Player on the ball constantly moving, on toes and active

Using the closest surface in relation to the ball - make uncomfort zone your comfort zone

Develop rhythm and pattern to training habits/work

A. Starting group work across space with deisgnated touch sequence,

B. @ Half Line switch feet or starting foot of sequence

C. Players perform to destination line, wait for all behind to finish with active rest (foundation, ball touches, hop with sole, etc.)

***Once all working groups have completed, go back to start line with same touch sequence from C.

Initial Touch Series as follows:

- Foundation

- Ball Taps/Toe Touches - Fwrd/Backward

- Same Foot Inside/Outside

- Alternating Feet - Outside/Inside Outside/Inside

- Out of foundation 1-2-3 Throw Touch Sequence Rhtythm

- Foundation - Push/Pull - Inside/Sole

- Foundation - Push/Pull - Laces/Sole

Coaching Points

On toes, knees bent and use surfaces with discipline/creatively

Must be performed moving

If mistake occurs, no biggie, tells us you are trying

To master, same touch distances, same surfaces, same rhythm, same speed THEN...

Twist it, reverse it, add a hop/turn, roll or make 2 touches 1!!!

Screen 3 (15 mins)

Organization:

1. 1/2 Field

2. Two groups of equal numbers

3. Flag positioned to highlight runs from attacking player

Instructions:

1. Player A runs out to first marker

2. Player B passes into Player A who sets the ball back before spinning off to second marker

3. Player B passes the ball down the line for Player C to cross

4. Player C crosses the ball deep for Player A to finish

5. Player A re-starts behind the goal they finish into

6. Both sides work at the same time

Coaching Points:

1. Weight and accuracy of pass from player B so that Player C has time to pick up their head and pick out the run.

2. Quality of the cross - Curved away from the GK into the striker run

3. Finish should be back in the diirection of the cross

Progressions: