Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): GU8 ADP - Spring-Summer 2019 - Session 13 (Start Time: 2019-08-14 17:30:00)

ABCs - Tail Tag (10 mins)

Organization

-20 Players

-see diagram for equipment and set-up

Activity

-Players attempt to steal their partners tail (pinnie tucked in back of shorts).

-If a tail is pulled, player gets a point.

-After each points scored, players slap hands to restart game

-Play for 30 seconds-1 minute

-Switch partners every few minutes

Coaching Points

-body shape in relation to defending

-ready position/balance

-consequences of diving in

Turning 1v1 (15 mins)

Organization:

-6-10 players

-see diagram for set-up and equipment

-area of approx. 20x20m split into 2 corridors

Activity

Players pass to attacker in the corridor, who performs a turn to score in the small goal. Passer then becomes attacker and attacker joins line.

Progressions/Variations

1. Defender is introduced who can attempt to tackle the attacker. Defender starts at the goal and can move on attackers first touch. Player who attacks becomes the next defender, defender joins the back of the line.

2. Defender starts at the cones halfway and can move on attackers first touch.

Coaching Points

-Body shape to receive/turn

-Awareness of ball, space, and defender

-Movements to create space

-Accelerate away once turn has been performed

3v3 Game (15 mins)

Organisation

-10 Players

-See diagram for equipment and set-up

Activity

-3v3 games (3 teams) - 2 min duration - stay on for 2, off for one

Coaching Points

-Quick decision-making

-Good communication

-Good tempo to the play