Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Passing U9

Timing of the Pass (10 mins)

Setup

1- Pair up players. Have cones across from each other 15 yards apart.

Instructions

1- One player in the middle dribbles toward opposite player and leaves ball. Player dribbles in direction the ball came from. Play is continuous.

2- Players on side are passing ball back and forth. As many touches taken as needed.

Coaching Points

1- Timing of the pass...when to wait, when to release.

2- Weight of pass.

3- Can we speed up play by having our first touch create a better angle to play.

4- Accuracy.

5- Communication.

4 v 4 with Wing Zone (15 mins)

Setup

Full field. Divide into two teams with goalies. Two players in outside wing position with different colored jersey.

Instructions

1- Play 4 v 4.

2- Players in outside wing position, play for both teams. Whoever passes the ball to them, they continue to play with that team. No one is allowed to defend in outside wing grid. Outside wing can't leave grid.

3- In order to score, ball must travel to outside wing position before a shot can be taken. Progression...lift restriction. One point for a goal, Five points for a goal off a pass from outside wing.

Coaching Points

1- Passing accuracy and weight of pass.

2- Head up looking to penetrate with dribble or pass.

3- Shape. Getting ball to outside wing to create more space to play.

4- Finishing.

5- Communication.