Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): FCN Academy - Pre-season 1 2014-15

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!!!

Station II: Dutch Square (15 mins)

Organization of Session

Space dependent on # of players, but big box

More players outside than inside

Outside players start with the balls

Competition so that after set time (1-2 minutes), if people in the middle and have a ball then they have consequence (juggle, fitness, team bonding fun)

Passing sequence - White player passes to pink (1), pink player lays ball off to white player (2) and white player hits one time show on goal (3).

Key Points

- Quality entry ball (1),precise and with pace

- Lay off (2) is "receiving " ball for teammate

- Shot is one time shot with side foot (placement to corner) or laces (for power)

2-3 minute rounds - coach instruct during rest after round

Coaching Points

- Technical quality - your technique creates successor failure for teammate

- Progression 1) Layoff pass is popped up with backspin so shooter can strike a volley.

- Progression 2) Entry ball is flighted .