Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Week 1 - Passing (Four Box)

Individual/Group Tactics (20 mins)

Organization:

-30x20 yard area (as shown)

-12 players (4 red, 4 yellow, 4 blue)

-2 balls (as shown)

Instructions:

-Teams in the playing area are attempting to pass to as many neutral players in the corner boxes as possible in 2 minutes. Teams earn a point every time they play to a player in the corner boxes.

-Rotate teams evenly every round. Keep score over three or six rounds.

Coaching Points/Questions:

-Passing technique (inside, outside, driven, lofted, curl) lock ankle, head down to strike ball, plant foot facing target, etc...

-Movement to open passing lanes for you and your teammates.

-Play as far forward as possible.

Progressions

Progressions:

-1 ball, possession game. Attackers and defenders. A certain amount of passes wins.

-4 balls to increase chaos & repetition.

-Players must try and get passes but also can steal from the opposing team during play (at least 2 soccer balls in play).

-Players must pass into all 4 boxes for a point.

-All players are in the playing area and teammates must run into the box to score a point via a pass.

- Players score by passing to a neutral player in a corner box: 1 point for a pass on the ground, 2 points for a first touch pass, 3 points for a pass off the ground.