Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): F20 - ATS (S4)

Activity 1 (15 mins)

Organization:

1. 10x20 grid set up as shown

2. Separate players into groups of two

3. One ball per group of two

Instructions:

1. Player A passes the ball to Player B trying to get it between Player B's legs.

2. Player B then tries to pass the ball between Player A's legs.

3. Players continue passing until alotted time has passed or alotted score has been reached.

4. Scoring:

a) If ball goes between player's legs = 2 points

b) If ball hits either of player's legs = 1 point

c) If ball does not touch player = 0 points

5. Players work together trying to gain the most points.

Coaching Points:

Passing - Push (Inside)

1. Angle of approach – center

2. Supporting foot is next to the ball pointed at target

3. Head up observe your target

4. Contact ball - middle

5. Contact foot - inside

6. Ankle locked with toe pointed up

7. Follow through towards target with striking foot remaining open throughout

8. Body weight over the ball

9. Weight and accuracy of pass

Progression(s):

1. Working together - first team to 10 points

2. Working together - most points in 2 minutes

3. 1v1 - playing against each other: most points in 2 minutes

4. 1v1 - playing against each other: ladder, winners move up, losers move down

Regression(s):

1. Move players closer to each other

Scrimmage (15 mins)

Organization:

1. 30x20 area set up as shown

2. Three teams of 4 players

3. Two teams play while one team sits

4. One ball

5. Games last 3 mins

Instructions:

1. Two teams play, trying to score a goal

2. Once the time has expired, one team gets water while the sitting team steps on to the field of play.

3. Continue rotation of teams sitting vs playing until session is complete.

Coaching Points:

1. Body positioning

2. Field positioning

3. Making eye contact

4. When to pass vs when to dribble

Progression/Regression:

P - Winning team stays on the field