Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Passing & Receiving

Technical Warm up

Organization:

Half of the players on the inside of the square

(with soccer balls), half on the outside. The

insiders will pass the soccer ball to the

outsiders.

Instructions:

-The outsiders will pass the ball

back with one or two touches to the insiders.

-The insiders will receive the soccer ball and

look for another outsider to pass to. After a

few minutes, switch insiders with outsiders.

Coaching Points:

- have players pass and receive with

the right and left foot.

-Toe up (inside) or down & turned

in (outside),Placement of non-kicking foot

and good balance.

-Keep feet moving before ball

arrives and go to it,Keep ankle of receiving foot

locked and body behind ball, Eye on ball at instant of reception.

Time:

-15 Minutes

Exp. Small Sided Game

Organization:

4v4 or 5v5 to Four Small Goals:

In a 30x35 yd. grid with two small 3 feet cone

goals on each of the 35 yard lines, near each

corner.

Instructions:

Each team defends and attacks two

goals. If playing with 4 players, the attacking

shape should be a diamond. If attacking with

five players, the attacking shape should be a

3-2 or 2-1-2.

Coaching Points:

Possess the ball to look for an opportunity to score

Players in good supporting positions

Decision making: safety versus risk

Communication

Good team shape

Progressions:

Connect Five passes to score.