Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Klub Kildare WU17 Assessment Session 04/01/2025

Animation 2 (15 mins)

Method:

Area: 30 x 30 meter grid

5v5 inside the area, wall players on the outside. When In possession 9 v 5. Wall players can only move up and down along their line and cannot be tackled

Progressions

• Same Player must receive the ball back from the wall player to score – encourage movement off the ball – loose your marker
• Different player must receive a pass from the wall player to score – 3rd man runs
• Play out-Go Out - When a pass is played to wall player they come into area and are replaced by an inside player

Coaching Points:

• Quality of pass – pace, weight and accuracy
• Individual movement to receive pass, open body shape, looking to play forward.
• Pass to feet or space? Let players make decisions
• Passing triangles – always at least two options for player on the ball
• Play in between and behind players
• Communication between players

Keep intensity high, have supply of balls on the outside. Size of grid depends on quality of players may need to make bigger or smaller. Can use 3v3, 4v4 inside area also depending on numbers

Finishing Circuit (10 mins)

Method:

This is a multi phase finishing exercise which focuses on the players reaction after having a shot at goal. 

This is a realistic game scenario whether it is to react to rebounds , initiate a regain or commence a recovery run.

The number of players can be varied but make sure players are not waiting around too long.

The distance from the goal can be relevant to the ability and age of the players.

Part 1 is the player driving at a mannequin , shifting the ball and getting a shot away. 

Part 2 is the original player turns and sets for the player on the second station to have a shot.

Part 3 is the second player turns after his shot and defends against player 3 in a 1v1 situation. 

All players move on a station after their shot. 

Half the group perform the Multi Phase Finishing practice for 4 Mins Then Rest 2 Mins before swapping exercises.

Coaching Points:

• Dribble at Pace
• Accuracy in the finish – Good technique, eyes on the ball, follow through & strike with the laces
• Good accurate cross