Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Tackle: Block

Activity 1: Warm-up

Organization:

1. 30 x 20 yard area setup as show n

2. 6 Players (3 attackers,3 defenders)setup

as show n

3. 3 balls (1 per attacker)(A dditionalaround

the outside)

Instructions:

1. Three attackers start at the top and bottom of the area

2. All attacking players set off at the same time and at tempt to sw tch sides

3. Defending players must attempt to prevent attacking players from crossing the middle zone

4. Defending players are only allowed to tackle attacking players inside this area

5. For every ball won the defending team scores a point

6. Rotate defending and attacking players every third attempt

7. Record which defending team scored the most points

Coaching Points:

1. Correct tackling technique (block or poke tackle)

2. Ankle locked

3. Body weight for ward to gain possession

Progressions:

1. P – Remove the middle zone and allow players to tackle any where inside the area

Activity 3: Conditioned Game

Organization:

1. 30 x 20 yard area setup as show n

2. 6 players 2 teams of 3

3. 1 ball (A dditionalaround the

outside)

Instructions:

1. Players face on a 1v1

2. First 2 opponenents have to be 5yrds away from the ball(middle of the field) to begin

3. On coaches command players aim to win the ball and or block tacckle to go on and score after

Coaching Points:

1. Positioning is side on

2. Place non-tackling foot next to the ball by stepping forward

3. Ankle locked with toe pointed up

4. Tackle with the foot moving away from the player

Progressions: