Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Passing Drill

Description

Technical

The session seemed successful in improving dribbling, passing, and movement off the ball. Players demonstrated solid control and improved their passing accuracy, particularly when using the inside of the foot. The progressions, such as using the weak foot and adding time constraints, helped increase the intensity and focus, leading to greater engagement and improvement in players' decision-making and technical execution.

Skill

The session successfully focused on possession, passing accuracy, and off-the-ball movement. Players were able to effectively pass the ball from one end to the other while maintaining possession, and they showed good awareness of creating space for support. The drill’s emphasis on ball control, passing, and movement contributed to improvement in both individual and team technical skills.

SSG

The session was effective in improving passing accuracy, team coordination, and movement, particularly with the use of wide zones. However, challenges with passing under pressure and timing first-time shots hindered some of the flow. The restriction on touches created a faster tempo but also led to rushed decisions and occasional inaccuracies. Despite these challenges, players made good progress in maintaining possession and executing team-oriented play, with clear improvements in both passing and movement.