Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Passing and Receiving (Start Time: 2016-04-18 06:00:00)

Warm Up (10 mins)

Description

i)   2 touch pass to partner and follow pass witha light jog

ii) 1st touch across body, 2nd touch pass and follow pass with various dynamic stretch runs (i.e. high knees, butt kicks, run-skip, quick sprint)

Progression:

Increase cone distance between players

Receive with dominant and pass with alternate foot or vice-versa

One-touch passing

Coaching Points:

On toes waiting for pass;

First touch out of feet;

Eye contact & vocal communicationwith teammate;

Pass with proper weight and accuracy

2 v 1 with Overlap (20 mins)

Description

i) Player A passes to B and overlaps to provide a passing option, player C closes the gap and defends net.  Attacker must pass ball through gate. Rotate lines every 5 mins.

Progression:

Incorporate‘dummy runs’ at player’s discretion where player A passes, B makes a dummy run and A takes re-takes possession

Coaching Points:

On toes waiting for pass (see ball,see target);

Receive ball with 1st touch into space;

Attack with speed;

Close control w/head up scanning for options