Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): WSSL - Core U6.7.8 (Week 3)

Warm Up (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 20x20 area set up as shown

2. One ball per player

Instructions:

1. Players juggle the ball using different surfaces dictated by the coach

Coaching Points:

1. Body positioning

2. Correct body/foot surface

3. Drop the ball, do not throw it in the air

4. Can you keep the ball at eye level

Progressions:

1. Competition - the most is allotted time with specific surface

Main Theme 2 (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 20x20 grid set up as shown

2. Separate players into two groups, Runners & Shadows

3. One ball for every Shadow

Instructions:

1. Now the Shadow has a ball, they must dribble the ball around and try to stay within touching distance of the Runner.

2. At the end of 30 seconds the coach will yell Freeze. The Runner will turn and face their Shadow. The Shadow attempts to pass their ball through the Runner's legs. If successful the Shadow gets a point, if unsuccessful the Runner gets a point.

3. Players will switch roles and play again. Once each player has gone, they will find a new partner to play against. First player to 10 points wins.

Coaching Points:

1. Use different movements and speeds to get away from the shadow

2. Try to keep your eye on the runner so you know where they are going

3. Small Messi touches in traffic, Ronadlo touches when in space.

Progressions:

1. Runner has a ball, play same game