Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): U6 - U8 ODP Session 6

Passing Option 2 (15 mins)

Organization

- Create two areas one that is 20 x 30 and a second smaller 10 x 20 on the inside

- Place 8 tall cones around the outside of the large area

- All the players will start on the inside of the small area with a ball each

Activity

-  The players will be given 60 seconds to knock as many cones down as possible 

- The only rule is that they must stay inside the smaller area to knock them down

- After every 60 second attempt take a look at how many cones are knocked down before challenging the players to beat their score in the next round of 60seconds

Progression

- Split the group in to 2 teams and see which team knocks down the most

 - Only side foot passes allowed

 - The best improvised pass gets extra points for knocking the cone down (example would be a heel pass)

 - Players must use a specific foot to knock down the cones

 - Add a defender in to the middle area who attempts to steal the attackers ball 

  The objective for the players is to think about how they will achieve accuracy while getting lots of opportunities to pass to develop their technique. Where possible can we ask the players to make the pass while moving to make the activity as game realistic as possible.

SSG (20 mins)

Organization

 - Create 15 x 25 fields

 - Split the group to play 2v2

 - Create 2 goals at each end of the field 

Activity

 - The players play 2v2, however 2v1 when in possession

 - If your team does not have the ball, one of your players must drop back to the goal line to defend the goals only

Progression

 - For the final few minutes of the session allow for the 2nd defender to step out and play 2v2

This activity is about the players thinking about what the best option is for them to be able to score a goal the easiest way. Players should be encouraged to think about what is around them however should not be told to pass.