Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): U6s Passing Session 2

Technical Practice

Technical Practice:

• Set 3/4 lanes (depending on the number of players) 
• Box Size: 8x15 
• 1 Player will be placed in the middle of a 3, with two players on either end of the channel. 
• Both players on either end of the channel will have a ball to feet.  
• The player in the middle will ask to receive the ball from their team-mate, they will control the ball and pass the ball back. They will repeat this with the player on the other side. 
• Play for 1-2 minutes per player. 
  

Key Factors:

• Repetition is Key.  
• Remind them of the mechanics - inside of the foot, aim at target, firm ankle, follow through
• Players are encouraged to take a light controlled touch before passing the ball. Encourage players to control the ball on their back foot and touch the ball forward before playing a forward pass. 
• Players are to keep their head up and show readiness for each pass. Players should understand the correct body shape when receiving the ball. 
• Its important that players use their team-mates name to ask for the ball. 
  

Skill Practice:

• Remove one ball and introduce a turn in the middle
• 1-2 minutes in the middle each
• Take ball on the back foot and turn
• Challenge/Progress - How many passes before the ball leaves your square? How many passes in a minute?

Game (20 mins)

4v4 five minute games, teams rotated after each match.