Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 30/05/2025 u10 (UEFA C Session 6) (Start Time: 2025-05-30 17:30:00)

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Name:	Alex Efthimiou
City:	WINDSOR
Country:	United Kingdom
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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MOMENT: IN POSSESSION

PRINCIPLE: PENETRATION - FINISHING

CAPABILITIES: TECHNIQUE, MOVEMENT

CORE SKILLS: FINISHING

OVERARCHING LEARNING OUTCOME:

First time finishing session focused on correct ball striking technique and social corner - team had disappointing tournament last week (lost in a shoot-out) - by keeping the session focused on what all kids enjoy; scoring goals

COACHING POINTS:

Provide information on three key areas of ball striking - standing foot position, kinetic chain and follow through
Discuss different techniques for producing different types of shot

BEFORE SHOOTING, CAN YOU…

See the goalkeeper and goal, decide where the ball needs to go and what technique you could use - have an idea in your mind
Get into a good position to receive a pass to allow the best technique
Adapt you position and technique to the ball as it is travelling

INDICATORS OF UNDERSTANDING:

Players able to make decisions about what techniques to use during play rather than “hit and hope”
Make consistently good contact with the ball
Shooting with confidence

PLAYER ENGAGEMENT:

Welcome players as they arrive - explain the format of the session, check in with how they are feeling after the tournament
Start and end with familiar activities but with adjustments to make them feel fresh and challenging
Provide opportunities for fun and ownership - particularly in the final activity

COACH BEHAVIOURS:

Share session plan with colleagues in good time
Prepare play area to allow smooth transitions between activities, especially during carousel phase
Speak to players individually or in small groups (during carousel especially) to target key areas to improve and adjust

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:

Public park - check play area is suitable before set up - arrive early
Mixed weather, advise parents to bring drinks/sun cream and waterproof jackets for session

LINK TO MATCHDAY:

Use SSG as the technical part of the warm up
Use the pregame/midgame/endgame discussion to refer back to the core principle of PENETRATION and how that gives us a chance to shoot
Matchday target: Shots on goal - players decide gold/silver/bronze threshold. Subs count to stay engaged

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): ARRIVAL MINI GAME

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Learning Objectives

	Technical Ball Mastery, Ball Striking, Passing and Receiving, Regaining the Ball, Turning - All game skills included as a standard game scenario
	Tactical Decisions, Positional Flexibility, Scanning, Understanding of the Game - as part of a standard game scenario
	Physical ABC (Agility, Balance, Coordination), Endurance, Physical Resilience, Speed, Strength - as part of a standard game scenario
	Psychological Accountability, Confidence, Focus - many auxiliary benefits as a standard game but with a priority of player ownership and focus ready for the session ahead
	Social Communication, Leadership, Sportsmanship, Teamwork - key social elements to as players arrive and get settled into the session

ARRIVAL MINI GAME (10 mins)

INTENDED ACTIVITY OUTCOME:

Welcome the players as they arrive. Engage them with a quick catch up and prepare for the session by introducing the learning outcomes at the halfway stage

PRACTICE SPECTRUM: OVERLOAD / MATCHED UP

ACTIVITY TYPE: WHOLE GAME

PLAY AREA: 15x30m

DURATION: 20mins - 2x 10min blocks with discussion in the middle

DELIVERY INFO:

As players arrive, they are allocated into teams and join the ongoing match
Goals are scored by dribbling through the gates at each end of the pitch
Once the coach allocates the players, they are responsible for the running of the game
Gives coach a chance to engage with players / parents / other coaches before the session begins and the players have ownership of their activity
Once the sessions starts, bring the players into a group and introduce them to the intended outcomes of the session - find out what they understand of the moment / principle / capabilities / core skills
Ask the players to keep these in mind for the rest of the session and restart the match with goals now in place but set back 3m from the play area to prevent defenders standing directly in front

COACHING POINTS:

Minimal intervention prior to the session introduction
Ask questions of players individually about what they are thinking / feeling during the activity

PROGRESSIONS:

None - allow the players a free game with only the learning outcomes in their mind - this is just an introduction element to help with engagement and focus

STEP CONSIDERATIONS:

SPACE - Play area is same size for all activities - similar to normal pitch proportions but smaller to accommodate 5v5 games with increased touches and less space available to encourage SUPPORT
TASK - Introduction to the session - kids come to football to play matches so this is good to get them focused in on the game immediately
EQUIPMENT - cones to mark pitch, different colours for goals, bibs (ideally matching the bibs) and 2-3 balls at the side of the pitch to help with restarts. Not too many balls to ensure players respect the equipment and go and get any lost balls if needed
PEOPLE - Coaches allocate teams as players arrive to ensure that the game is even and balanced. If more or less players than expected the coach has the chance to ensure teams and players are well matched

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): PLACED SHOTS

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Learning Objectives

	Technical Ball striking - some ancillary benefits to Passing and Receiving as well
	Tactical Some decision making - how to pass, where to shoot etc
	Physical ABCs are a key objective as these are needed to enable best technical practices
	Psychological Confidence, Creativity, Emotional Resilience and Focus - players will miss, make mistakes and struggle but if they focus then they can keep trying for success
	Social Some Teamwork, but mostly coachability

PLACED SHOTS (10 mins)

INTENDED ACTIVITY OUTCOME:

Practice placed shots into bottom corner of the goal when arriving onto a pass, develop a feel for how their bodies need to move to deliver accurate placed shots

PRACTICE SPECTRUM: UNOPPOSED

ACTIVITY TYPE: TECHNICAL

PLAY AREA: 15x30m

DURATION: 10mins

DELIVERY INFO:

Players take one of four positions and cycle through to ensure all players access all the roles with minimum waiting time
Targets are in the bottom corner of the goal
Player 1 passes to player 2 and then starts to run towards the goal area by moving around the positioned cones
Player 2 sets the ball back to player 3 who makes a through pass ahead of player 1
Player 1 shoots first time with a placed shot into the bottom corner to try and hit the target
Player 3 collects the ball and takes it behind the goal back to the start
All players move into the next role 1>2>3>4>1

COACHING POINTS:

Can you try to decide on a technique before shooting? Look at the pass and make a quick decision about where you want to score
Try to use the instep or side foot to give you more control of the shot
Try to make sure you use your kinetic chain to regulate your power. Power is not the priority, but you should still try to make strong contact to beat a goalkeeper
Try and tell your teammates where you want the pass so that they can put the ball in a good position for you to strike it well

PROGRESSIONS:

Add a goalkeeper or defender to engage in a 1v1

STEP CONSIDERATIONS:

SPACE - Ensure the area is suitable to allow enough room for a through pass without being too near to the goal
TASK - Targets increases the challenge level for more confident players, but some players will be challenged by the technique
EQUIPMENT - 2-3 balls, cones, goal
PEOPLE - if more than 4 players, add an additional pass, defender or goalkeeper so that no one is standing around for an extended period. Player 4 can also be a “coach” to support and advise their teammates

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): POWER SHOTS

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Learning Objectives

	Technical Ball striking - some ancillary benefits to Passing and Receiving as well
	Tactical Some decision making - how to pass, where to shoot etc
	Physical ABCs are a key objective as these are needed to enable best technical practices
	Psychological Confidence, Creativity, Emotional Resilience and Focus - players will miss, make mistakes and struggle but if they focus then they can keep trying for success
	Social Some Teamwork, but mostly coachability

POWER SHOTS (10 mins)

INTENDED ACTIVITY OUTCOME:

Practice power shots into top corner of the goal when arriving onto a pass, develop a feel for how their bodies need to move to deliver powerful shots

PRACTICE SPECTRUM: UNOPPOSED

ACTIVITY TYPE: TECHNICAL

PLAY AREA: 15x30m

DURATION: 10mins

DELIVERY INFO:

Players take one of four positions and cycle through to ensure all players access all the roles with minimum waiting time
Targets are in the top corner of the goal
Player 1 passes to player 2 and then starts to run towards the central area by moving around the positioned cones
Player 2 passes to player 3 who sets the ball back into the path of player 1
Player 1 shoots first time with a power shot into the top corner to try and hit the target
Player 3 collects the ball and takes it behind the goal back to the start
All players move into the next role 1>2>3>4>1

COACHING POINTS:

Can you try to decide on a technique before shooting? Look at the pass and make a quick decision about where you want to score
Try to use the instep or laces to give you more power of the shot
Try to maximise your kinetic chain. Power is the priority, but you should still try to make but you must maintain technique to be able to aim correctly
Try and tell your teammates where you want the pass so that they can put the ball in a good position for you to strike it well

PROGRESSIONS:

Add a goalkeeper or defender to engage in a 1v1

STEP CONSIDERATIONS:

SPACE - Ensure the area is suitable to allow enough room for a through pass without being too near to the goal
TASK - Targets increases the challenge level for more confident players, but some players will be challenged by the technique
EQUIPMENT - 2-3 balls, cones, goal
PEOPLE - if more than 4 players, add an additional pass, defender or goalkeeper so that no one is standing around for an extended period. Player 4 can also be a “coach” to support and advise their teammates

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): DEAD BALL

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Learning Objectives

	Technical Ball striking - some ancillary benefits to Passing and Receiving as well
	Tactical Some decision making - how to pass, where to shoot etc. Ancillary benefit to set piece strategies and awareness as a non taker in the attacking phase
	Physical ABCs are a key objective as these are needed to enable best technical practices
	Psychological Confidence, Creativity, Emotional Resilience and Focus - players will miss, make mistakes and struggle but if they focus then they can keep trying for success
	Social Some Teamwork, but mostly coachability

DEAD BALL (10 mins)

INTENDED ACTIVITY OUTCOME:

Practice a free kick against a goalkeeper, develop a feel for how their bodies need to move to deliver a powerful and accurate free kick from a dead ball

PRACTICE SPECTRUM: UNOPPOSED W/GK INTERFERENCE

ACTIVITY TYPE: TECHNICAL

PLAY AREA: 15x30m

DURATION: 10mins

DELIVERY INFO:

Players take one of four positions and cycle through to ensure all players access all the roles with minimum waiting time
Player 1 positions the ball in a shooting zone and prepares to take a freekick against the goalkeeper
Player 2 is positioned for a rebound in case the goalkeeper drops the ball or the freekick hits the woodwork
Player 3 waits behind the goal to collects the ball and takes it back to the start
All players move into the next role 1>2>3>4>1

COACHING POINTS:

Can you try to decide on a technique before shooting? Look at the pass and make a quick decision about where you want to score
Try to use the instep to curl the ball into a corner
Try to maximise your kinetic chain to ensure you have enough power to beat the goalkeeper
Try to decide where you want to score - look at the goalkeepers position to make a good decision about where to shoot

PROGRESSIONS:

Add a wall
Move the shooting zone into more challenging positions

STEP CONSIDERATIONS:

SPACE - Position the shooting zones an age appropriate distance from the goal and offset to one side or the other
TASK - Stationary ball so more ability to focus on the technique needed
EQUIPMENT - 2-3 balls, cones, goal
PEOPLE - if more than 4 players, add an back stop or have players set up in alternating zones to ensure a quick turnaround

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): SHOOTING SSG

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Learning Objectives

	Technical Ball striking as a priority but with ancillary benefits to all aspects
	Tactical Decisions, Positional Flexibility, Scanning, Set Piece Strategies, Understanding of the Game are all covered
	Physical ABC (Agility, Balance, Coordination), Endurance, Physical Resilience, Speed, Strength are all involved to different extents depending on session focus, pitch size etc
	Psychological Accountability, Confidence, Creativity, Emotional Resilience, Focus - standard game scenario
	Social Coachability, Communication, Leadership, Sportsmanship, Teamwork - standard game scenario

SHOOTING SSG (30 mins)

INTENDED ACTIVITY OUTCOME:

Apply practiced techniques in a game setting, with scoring zones and conditions that replicate the previous activities

PRACTICE SPECTRUM: MATCHED UP (OCCASIONAL OVERLOAD)

ACTIVITY TYPE: SSG

PLAY AREA: 15x30m

DURATION: 25mins

DELIVERY INFO:

Players into two teams of balanced ability, each with a goalkeeper
One goal at each end with a small penalty box and a central scoring zone 3x3m around the centre spot. 2 additional footballs stationed off the pitch at each end and either side of the halfway line
In each goal there are a cone in each bottom corner and a bib in each upper corner, these are additional point scoring targets
Standard rules, with the exception of when the ball goes out of play. Whoever puts the ball out must go and get it, play continues from the nearest additional ball
When a player scores, they come to the side of the pitch and pick a flat marker with a number on the underside. This is how many points that goal is worth and vary from 0-3
Additional points are awarded depending on how the goal is scored as follows - First time finish +1, Bottom corner +1, Top corner +2, From the middle scoring zone +2
Also, if a defender blocks the shot within 1m of the kick, the shooting team lose 1 point

COACHING POINTS:

Try to keep the ball in play to create another chance - clearing the ball might be a disadvantage if you have to get it
Can you try and think about the techniques we’ve used today?
If the players make a “mistake” ask them what they were thinking before commenting further

STEP CONSIDERATIONS:

SPACE - Adjust the pitch size to accommodate a suitable area for the number of players. Consider adjusting the shape by cutting off the corners and forming an octagonal or hexagonal shape to force more play towards the scoring zone
TASK - Goals are allowed but more challenging attempts are worth higher rewards. Having the potential for zero points for scoring “standard” goals encourages risk
EQUIPMENT - goals, cones, bibs - targets instead of bibs if you have them
PEOPLE - Players get to come and select points from random discs for their goals, which is a fun and gamified activity, allowing for positive and playful interactions

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