Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Passing combination + Possession Game 2v1 and 2v2

Fun Game (15 mins)

Fun Game- Capture the Balls/Rob the Nest

Set Up:

15x10 rectangular grid 

8 markers 

8 cones to create a Square home base at both ends 

Divide the rectangular grid into 2 half field

three to five players 

10-15 balls 

2 x white bibs

Time: 15 minutes 

Instructions:

• Line up all the balls down the middle of the grid.
• At coaches call/whistle 1 player from each team start running towards middle of the grid and grabs a ball dribble into their home base/square. 
• Once the first player reach the home base/square the send player start running to steal another ball and take it to their home base/square.
• When the balls in the middle of the grid runs out and game stops. 
• The team with the most balls win.

Variation/Progression:

• All player from each team run towards middle of the grid and grabs a ball dribble into their home base/square. 
• If no balls left in the middle of the grid they cab steal from another home base.

Key Coaching Points:

• Players can dribble or pass the ball into their home base 
• Players can also defend balls in their own home base
• Players need to think smart and teamwork, dribbling and passing
• Battle over some balls to keep them 
• Coach count down before the game ends
• After each round encourage teams to go to their home bases and come up with a game plan for the next round 
• Remember win the ball, go for the steal and protect your base

2v2+1 Possession Game (30 mins)

2v2 possession game 

Set Up:

5x5 M Square

4 x markers

4 x players ( 2 teams) + 2 x neutral players

2 x white bibs

2 x Orange bibs

Time: 30 minutes   

Instructions:

• 2v2 + 2 neutral players possession game. 
• Ball played in from the side by the coach to one of the teams.
• The first attacking player 3 options 1) keep possession and play/pass the ball to team mate 2) play in/pass to a target player ( Neutral player) 
• 3) Dribble and play 1v1.
• If the attacking team score they get a point and the coach pass the ball back to them to start the game again
• If he attacking team lose possession or don't score the the ball/game starts from the opposite side   
• If the defending team wins the ball they quickly transition from defending to attacking team and try to score with same 3 options the other team had.

Variation/Progression:

• 1) Minimum passes before scoring
• 2) Dribble the ball to score 
• 3) have the goals facing the opposite side with the end zone (So player have to pass then around around the goal to score 
• Swap neutral players 

Key Coaching Points:

• When defending players wins the ball quickly transition and look for passing options
• A directional first touch is needed for smoother transition 
• Look for teammate to pass too, teamwork to score and win 
• Pass and move to score