Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): (Foundation) Dribbling and Passing 2

(Foundation) Dribbling and Passing 2

PRACTICE ORGANISATION

20 x 10 yards. Equal size grids.

4 players, 1 ball.

2 attackers with one defender on middle grid line and one on far end line.

As aim to beat first defender before beating second to stop ball on end line

If Ds win ball they combine to reach opposite end line with a counter attack.

DETAIL:

If first D wins ball, second D breaks forward quickly to create a 2 v 2

Decision of second D if he wins ball to run with it or play direct and accurate pass to partner

PROGRESSION:

Increase numbers to 2 Ds in back half, to create a potential 3 v 2 counter

KEY POINTS:

Players look for best moment to pass

Selection of when to pass to feet/to space

Weight and type of pass

When to use individual moves to beat D

Disguise passes to unbalance D

Speed of second defender in counter attack move

U9 – the players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes in unoppossed

U10 – The players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes with increased pressure

U11 –The players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes with increased pressure and increased speed.