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Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): GUAFC u9 MGL - Passing, Movement & Communication

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Colum Tinsley

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Colum Tinsley
Name: Colum Tinsley
City: Greystones
Country: Ireland
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Activation - Head/Shoulder/Knee/Toe

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Activation - Head/Shoulder/Knee/Toe
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Activation - Head/Shoulder/Knee/Toe

Method:

  • Working in two's
  • Coach calls Head/Shoulders/Knees/Toes/Turn (or what ever instructions you like)
  • Players must react to calls
  • Players must repeat the call the coach calls out
  • If coach calls colour of a cone, player must try pick up opposite. E.g. 'Orange' cone, players must sprint to 'Blue' cone. Player that loses must do forfeit (tuck jumps/push ups etc.)
  • Distance can very, depending how much work you want player to do

Coaching Points:

  • Players should be on their toes
  • Good reaction times
  • Observation - e.g. going to correct cone
  • Works as warm up but also bit of fun. Can also be hard work! If move blue cone further away it can be running drill.
  • Players should show some physicality when trying to get to 'Blue' cone, i.e. use body to keep other player away or get in front
  • Communication - loud and clear
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Activation (3 mins)

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Activation (3 mins)
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Activation (3 mins)

Method:

  • Players dribble or jog around the area - does not matter if not everyone has a ball
  • Coach calls a number and players react. 1 = Toe Taps, 2 = Move ball between feet, 3 = Leave ball and run outisde area, then back in and get a different ball
  • Get lots of touches, little passes, turns, step overs etc.
  • Communication - ensure players calling for the ball/player they are passing to

Coaching Points:

  • Communication - Loud, Clear & early. Verbal & non verbal
  • Good quality passing, weight and accuracy
  • Dribble with head up so don't bump into team mates

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Relay Races - Warm Up

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Relay Races - Warm Up
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Relay Races - Warm Up

Method:

Race 1 - Players dribble to cone then pass back to next player and run to end of line

Race 2 - A passes to B. B lays off in front of A. A dribbles a few steps then turns & passes back to B. B lays off in front of A. A passes to C. 

Coaching Points:

  • Keep ball under control, using both feet to dribble
  • Good pass, weight and accuracy
  • Communication - Verbal & non verbal - LOUD!
  • Good lay off - making sure to play the ball in front of player
  • Try different turns - Cruyf, use stoods etc
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Pass/Scan/Movement

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Pass/Scan/Movement
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Pass/Scan/Movement

Method:

  • Start by letting players pass the ball to other players
  • Progress where the player must run to the spare cone once they make the pass

Coaching Points:

  • Communication - Verbal & non verbal - LOUD!
  • Good weight and accurate pass 
  • Quick movement to spare cone
  • Scanning to see where spare cone is
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Rondo

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Rondo
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Rondo

Method:

  • 4 v 1
  • How many passes can they get

Progression 1: Must control with 1 foot & pass with the other

Progression 2: One touch. Count how many passes they can get

Coaching Points:

  • Open body shape
  • Controlling with back foot & passing with the other
  • Chasing player - block one passing lane. Try to react to players first touch. Once ball moves, player moves
  • Communication - verbal & nonverbal (LOUD!!!)
  • Movement - players should NOT just stand at cone. Can they move to create passing lanes
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Technical CPM

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Technical CPM
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Technical CPM

Method:

  • Blue teams working together & Red teams work together trying to pass to each other
  • Every pass = 1 goal 
  • Work for 2 mins (or longer if required), then see which team scored most goals
Coaching Points:
  • Communication - Verbal & non verbal
  • Can players create clear passing lanes. The player on the ball must be able to see team mates
  • Move the ball between each team, trying to move the middle players
  • Scan & accurate pass
  • Outside players need to create 'width' & 'depth' by using the full area
  • Players in the middle - are they scanning to block passing lanes. Open body shape! 
  • Closest blue player applies 'Pressure', next gives 'Cover', last 'Balance'

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3 v 3 (10 mins)

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3 v 3 (10 mins)

Method:

  • Two 3 v 3 matches
  • After certain length of time changes teams
  • No corners

Progression: If ball goes out of play, the coach puts in another ball so game constantly going

Coaching Points:

  • Triangle shape formation, always two options for player on the ball
  • Create 'width' & 'depth' in possession, making pitch as big as possible
  • Communication - verbal & non verbal
  • Players must be aware switch of play is available because there are two goals to score in

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