Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Penetrating Passes 0625

Main Theme

Organization:

1.60 x 30 yard area set up as shown

2.12 players (4 Attackers, 4 Defenders, 4 Target players)

3.1 ball (Additional around the outside)

Instructions:

1.Teams set up in the three different zones (defenders in the middle zone, attackers and target players at the end)

2.Attacking team pass amongst themselves (only using two touches) till every person on the team touches the ball

3.Players score a point if they can get the ball through to the target team without the defending team stopping the ball

4.Players score 2 points if the ball travels through the defending team on the ground without being touched

5.If the defending team stops the ball, they switch with the team that lost possession

6.If the ball goes out play restarts with the team who were receiving the ball

Coaching Points:

1.Angle of approach

2.Head up to observe your target

3.Specific Technique

4.Weight and Accuracy of Pass

5.Disguise your pass

6.Look for the opening between players

Progressions:

P – Only allowed one touch

P – Send a defender in to pressure the ball

R – Take out touch restrictions

R – Decrease the defending zone to 10 x 30 yard area