Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): RWTB 1

Technical Phase: (15 mins)

Technical Phase:

set up 10 x 20 channel which can be divided into 3 equal boxes, players work in groups of 3 split at each end with ball starting with team of 2 players. player dribbles ball down the channel and stops ball for team mate who then takes over.

change variation of pattern:

1. running with the ball

2. must dribble to a cone to perform skill move

3. must dribble to the wall 3 times

4. add a defender/object to perform skill move

AT:90 R:20 I:4

Coaching Points:

previous points

body position when driving - open and scanning

ronaldo into messi touches when space is smaller

change of speed/direction

creativity - use of arm and body

Q: why are we using laces/outside to run? A:push out of feet and control into Messi touches

Skill Phase 2: (20 mins)

SKill Phase 2:

set up 15 x 30 channel or relevent to players and split into thirds. 1 GK and 2 defenders who start on line. attacker dribbles through the boxes to goal. 1 point for each box broken into and 2 for a goal. if defender wins ball they receive a point and attacker leaves box.

Progress:

Defenders can enter any square

change start position

AT:4 R:1 I:3

Coaching Points:

Previous Points

cues:

shift of defender to create space

hesitation

space available to run into

Q:where would you run with the ball A: to goal/area available/area to cut of defender