Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 1v1, 2v2 2 hour full session

2v2 into 1v1 (10 mins)

Set Up: Use width of 6 yrd box x 25 yrds length with a large goal. at either side use width of rest of area with small target goals at the end. 2 def in the big area to play 2v2 with Gk, 1 def in end zones to make it 1v1.

Format: Attack the big goal 2v2 & attempt to score, players will then seperate into the 2 wide zones.

In wide zone its 1v1 & attempt to score in small target goals. If def wn the ball they counter attack to the end zone.

Rotate roles after a set time.

Progressions: Split the group into 2 teams and attackers have 4 min to score as many points as they can. Big goal = 1 point small goal = 3 points.

Key Points: Decision making on ball, Attack the space, support play to open pitch up & create space, 1v1 skills, combination play, finishing. 

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3v3 (round robin play) (5 mins)

Organization:

- 15 x 25 yard grid, larger if space permits.

- divide the group into 2 equal teams of 4 players each - NO GK

- unlimited touches to all players to start.

- players look to score on small pug net.

- each game is 4mins - each team plays each other once. Winner with most games won

Progressions:

- must score via one-touch or strike with non-dominant foot

Coaching Points:

- speed of play = fast

- shape = TRIANGLES at all times

- decision making - keep head up

- creativity / attacking mentality