Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Passing Under pressure

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Name:
Mikaela Buchweitz
City:
FC 1974
Country:
United States of America
Membership:
Adult Member
Sport:
Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Tag

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Tag
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Tag

  • A simple game of tag where the “taggers” are limited to only two touches on the ball while trying to tag other players. This encourages quick movement and decision-making.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Passing Under Pressure

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Passing Under Pressure

  • Set-Up: Create a 20x20 yard grid. Divide players into groups of 3 with one ball per group.
  • Red passer Blue Defender 
  • Drill:
    • One player is designated as a "defender" who applies light pressure to the passer.
    • The player with the ball must make a minimum of 3 passes between the two partners before switching roles.
    • Progression: After a few minutes, increase the defender's pressure by allowing them to challenge for the ball after the first or second pass.
  • Coaching Points:
    • Encourage quick, accurate passes.
    • Discuss the importance of body positioning and scanning the field before receiving the ball.
    • Emphasize communication between players.
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Rondo

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Rondo
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Rondo

  • Set-Up: Create a 30x30 yard square. Form two teams with 4 players on the outside and 2 defenders in the middle.
  • Start with one defender till players understand  
  • Drill:
    • The 4 players on the outside aim to keep possession while the 2 defenders try to win the ball.
    • If the defenders win the ball, they switch places with whoever lost the ball.
    • Add conditions: Limit touches (e.g., 2 touches) or require players to make at least one pass to each player on the outside before switching.
  • Coaching Points:
    • Focus on quick, accurate passes and movement off the ball.
    • Encourage players to think about their next move: open space, quick passes, or creating passing triangles.
    • Reinforce the idea of finding space and supporting each othe
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3v3 +1

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3v3 +1

Activity: 3v3 + 1 Neutral Player

  • Set-Up: Create a small field approximately 30x20 yards.
  • Drill:
    • Play a 3v3 game with one neutral player who always plays with the team in possession.
    • The neutral player helps the team maintain possession and can only move within a designated area (e.g., half of the field).
  • Coaching Points:
    • Encourage communication and support among players.
    • Focus on quick passing, movement to receive the ball, and exploiting the space created by the neutral player.

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