Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): MSC Passing and Receiving

Main Activity (20 mins)

Organization:

25x15

Instructions:

GK starts with the ball. Defender show into a wide area of the field, recieves the ball from the GK and dribbles throught the gate. Once through the gate they pass the ball to Attacker 1 (attacker closest to them) and then the defenders defend the goal. Attacker one plays a pass to Attacker 2 who goes 1v1 to goal with the defender to goal.

Goal keeper plays to to opposite side next

Rotation

Defenders switch with each other and attacker switch each other. Switch sides after 5 minutes

Coaching Points:

Movement/checking

To feet vs. to space

Positive first touch (Push the ball away from defender and into target)

Open body shape

Receiving with correct foot

Strength of pass

Progressions:

After both sides have gone the first attacker now joins the attacking making it 2v1 to goal.

Unconditioned Game 30min (30 mins)

Organization: 2 teams or 3 depending on number of players OR 3v3 or 4v4 depending on players

Instructions: None too specific. Let the group play.

Coaching Points: Encourage general posession and receiving. Try keep in with theme of Passing and Receiving