Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Block 1 - Session1 (Start Time: 2019-10-09 19:05:00)

Warm-up: Shark (10 mins)

Organization:

- 10-12 players per area, set with cones. Each player with ball

Activity:

- Each player dribbles in area, trying to keep control and protect their ball from other players while trying to knock other players ball out of the area.

- If ball is knocked out player leaves the area, this continues until one player remains. (knocked out player can perform dribbling tasks off to the side until there is a winner)

- Ensure players are moving the ball at all times - No Stationery players

PROGRESSION: Coach can get involved to raise the intensity of the activity if the players are being too cautious

Coaching points.

- Close Ball control - use inside/outside of foot to maintain control of the ball

- Play with your head up to ensure you can see the field and the other players

- Turn of speed -Use the outside of your foot to take bigger touches to get away from players closing in/

Activity (15 mins)

Organization:

Set area of approx 40x30.

Activity:

- Attacking 1 v 1

- Goals are scored by scoring in the pug nets

- Players are to shuffle through the 4 cones and go around the cone in the courner

- Coach will pass the ball to the more engaging players (Call PASS).

- If you have enough numbers get two grids going at the same time

Coaching points:

- Be creative - Don't be afraid to take players on.

- Attack space if given by dribbling with "bigger" touches to allow you get away from defender

- Demand the ball from the coach - Call for it