Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): GUAFC u14 P Boys

Ball Mastery & Technical Warm Up (15 mins)

Method:

Players on outside have ball in hand. Players in middle must run to outside player, get different type of service, then run back through mannequins and out to different player.

Different exercise include:

• Touch & pass back
• First time pass back
• Volley with side foot (L/R)
• Volley with laces
• Chest & volley back
• Header
• Bounce & control - pass back
• Control, then run around outside player
• Players on inside have ball, dribble out, pass & get bounce back
• Pressing technique!

Activation Bands

Animation 3

Method:

Three groups of 5 players

Cones 20 yards apart

4 + 1 v 2 Transitional - Depending on Numbers

Method:

Two groups of 7

4 v 2, transitional game

Green team must keep possession & get 5 passes, then pass into opposite box. Three green players move area to create another 4 v 2

Red players only allowed enter area when Green player takes first touch 

Coaching Points:

Red players work as a team, one press, the other gives cover

Move as ball moves

Open body shape

In quickly, side on, down low, slow down as get close, take small steps, wait for heavy touch or ball between feet

PATIENCE!

Small Sided Games (15 mins)

Method:

• 5 v 5 in the middle with 5 outside bounce players having one or two touch
• Shoot to score every chance they get
• If team score, their GK starts the next phase of play
• Play for 2 mins then change outside players
• Losers do forfeit (tuck jumps/press ups)

Coaching Points:

• Communication - Verbal & Non Verbal. Loud & Clear. If in space, demand the ball. Tone of voice is important
• Move the ball quickly
• Shoot on site of goal!!
• Use opposition players to disguise shots, makes it harder for GK
• Defensive players should apply 'Intercept/Pressure/Cover/Balance' rules
• GK must stay focused and start attacks quickly when their team score