Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): SAP Session Week 8 - 1v1 - Back to defender

Skill Introduction (15 mins)

Setup - grid 10mx20m, split into groups of 3, portable goals at one end of grid

Instructions -

Player A starts with ball and plays pass into Player B.

Player B takes touch and turns defender looking for a quick shot on goal.

Player C moves into defend Player B on Player A's pass.

Coaching Points -

Can we pass the ball to our team mates advantage? How?

Can we tell our team mate where we want the pass? How?

Can we turn both ways and use both feet?

Can we use our body to shield the ball?

Can we roll the defender and get a good 1st touch?

Can we use a body fake to send the defender the wrong way and score with 2 touches?

Progression -

Can we create space to shoot with a 2v1?

1v1 - back to defender (15 mins)

Setup - Attacking 3rd area of the field, poles/markers setup across top of the box as shown. Goal with GK.

2 groups of players setup on either side of 18yard attacking goal. With a ball each.

1 player on each pole as shown.

Instructions -

Player A starts with a pass into the feet of Player 1, Player 1 takes a touch and turns around the pole and shoots. Player 1 collects the ball and rejoins back of line, Player A goes to Position 1.

Continues with B then C.

Once all players have gone through rotate starting Positions, A to B, B to C & C to A.

Encourage use of both feet.

Progression

Player passing the ball calls direction of Turn of receiving Player.

Coaching Points -

Communication

Can we pass to advantage?

Can we move to receive/shielding the ball?

Can we shoot as soon as we are beyond the defender/pole?

Can we spot our target, head up?