| Name: | Pat Staunton |
|---|---|
| City: | SEATTLE |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
1st touch to open
Move ball away from pressure
Team Shape : Width and Depth

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Figure 8 passing activity (switching the play)
Players pass the ball in the sequence seen in the diagram. Players follow their pass. Switch direction after 2 mins.
Coaching points:
Speed of movement
Check shoulder before receiving
Body position to receive

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2 v 2 keepaway with 3 targets.
Teams have to keep the ball away from the opposition and can use the outside targets to do so. Switch roles every round.
First team to 25 passes
A point is made every switch (5 points wins)
Coaching points:
Spacial awareness
1st touch away from pressure
Quality of pass
Movement of target players to find passing lane

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4 v 4 keepaway with 4 neutrals and 2 target players.
1) Keepaway to 25 passes
2) Point is scored every time ball is switched from target players.

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Regular 7 v 7 scrimmage
Coaching points:
All of Above
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Diamond passing (10 mins)
Diamond activity
Performing different tasks around the diamond (clockwise and counter-clockwise):
1) Dribbling with variety of surfaces
2) Passing
Coaching points:
Focus / Work-rate
Ready position
Check off cone
Quality of pass
Body position
Purposeful 1st touch with back foot
Touch - step - pass