Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): First Touch
Premier Users' Club
Jamie Edwards
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
Organization:
- 2 equal lines.
Instructions:
- Jog in pairs.
- Slow jog, But flicks, high knees, side steps, dynamic stretches.
Coaching Points:
- Coordination.
- Timing.
- Change of speed.
- Quick feet.
- Different movements.
Progressions:
- Add cones for players to go through.
- Add balls.
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
Organization:
- 2 Teams.
- Players split into 3 stations to form a triangle.
- Teams will cross paths for interference/decision making
- Players dribble the ball to the next station
Coaching Points:
- Receiving skills.
- Dribbling/running techniques.
- Ability to change direction quickly.
- Vision and awareness.
Progressions:
Messi (Big toe, little toe), Xavi (turn sharply away from pressure), Ronaldo (Touch on every stride)
- Vary dribbling or running with the ball.
- Movement prior to receiving the ball.
- Time limit to increase tempo.
- Change direction.
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
Instructions:
- 2 Teams.
- Players split into 3 stations to form a triangle.
- Teams will cross paths for interference/decision making
- Players pass the ball to the next station
Coaching Points:
- Receiving skills.
- Passing and receiving techniques.
- Ability to change direction quickly.
- Vision and awareness.
Progressions:
- Limited touches.
- Change direction.
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
Organization:
Instructions:
- Play in a triangle and finish with a 2v1
Coaching Points:
- Movement away from pressure.
- Glance over your shoulder before receiving.
- Link-up play with second attacker.
Progressions:
- 2v2 at goal.
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop
Organization:
- Ball each.
- 20x20 yard area.
Instructions:
- Juggle left foot only.
- Right foot only.
- Thighs only.
- Headers only.
- Juggle pattern: example - left foot, right foot, thigh, thigh, shoulder and head.
Coaching Points:
- Close control.
- Contact of the ball.
- Use all parts of your body to keep the ball up.
Progressions:
- In pairs and juggle.
- Limited touches.