Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Position Specific Match Day Warm Up

ORGANISATION

• Area – half of the pitch
• CB’s – Coach plays a long pass with one CB heading the ball and the other CB covering, players rotate rolls every time (verbal and non-verbal communication is key!)
• RB + LB – Opposite each other, RB plays long pass to LB who then dribbles to RB position and then roles reserve (allow rest periods after each dribble)
• CDM, CM, CAM, WR, WL, CF – Up, Back and Through pass sequence performed as seen above with WR and WL shooting, they then rotate with CM and CAM. CF can turn and shoot when receiving pass on coaches’ signal. CF and CDM to rotate
• Players can work on passing, dribbling, turning, control and heading with your variations

KEY FACTORS

• Tempo of the activity, Slow to fast
• Range of movements

• Quality of pass – pace, weight and accuracy
• Quality finishing
• Communication between players

NOTES

Look for quality from the start and take care with every action and explosive action – freedom and focus