Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Micro Week 7

Catch me if you can

Set up: set up two squares, one 15x15 and the other 5x5. One player is the catcher (player in middle) all the other are on a side.

Organisation: On the coaches shout of go, players on the outside try to run through the middle square without the catcher tagging them. If the tagger tags them, tagger gains a point. The tagger cannot leave the middle square.

Coaching points: Head up, change of speed and directon

Progression: provide each player with a ball.

Pairs in squares

Set Up: Split the area into 4 squares, two players in each (more if nessacary), one ball per pair

Organisation: Players pass the ball back and forth with your partner while staying inside the square. Start by using your hands to throw the ball and catch it. When your coach says to change the way you’re passing, do it!

1. Pass the ball with the inside of your foot, then the top of your foot (laces).

Use any part of your foot to control the ball when you’re receiving a pass.

2. Throw a bounce pass to your partner, and they will use their foot to control the ball before picking it up and bouncing it back to you.

Coaching Points: Make sure to get in line with the ball when you see it coming

Progression: “Switch!” – rotate squares 1 player at a time so everyone has an opportunity to work with different teammates.