Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): WARM UP ACTIVITY

PASSING BY NUMBERS (15 mins)

SET UP: 25x25 Grid (or right sized to the number of players), 

Instruction: Number the players off 1 through to the last player. Start with 2 Balls for players 1 & 3.Have the players pass in sequence, then move into space to receive another ball coming their way. 

Progression: Restart and add in another ball, eventually to the point where every second player in the group has a ball to pass, before turning to receive another ball.

Constraints: When there are a low number of balls in play, have players run to touch a cone the furthest away from them to encourage movement off the ball. Have players pass with just their left or right foot taking a touch with the opposite foot. 

Focus: The main goal of this part is introducing, practicing and developing their ball control.
Creativity is important, having contact with different parts of their body, footwork, make them think, solve game situations, increase the communication between each other and gain confidence on their skills. Increase difficulty of the variations progressively. Push players to work with both feet, moment to also focus on their weak foot.