Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): First Touch Training Plan 7 SAP FT Time on the Ball

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Marty Buttigieg
Name: Marty Buttigieg
City: Brisbane City
Country: Australia
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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First Touch Training Plan 7 SAP FT Time on the Ball - focusing on decision making with time on the ball


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): FT Skill Intro Time on Ball

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FT Skill Intro Time on Ball (5 mins)

Area: Grid of 5 x 5 squares (12 shown)  Players: 6-16 players, divided into two teams  Equipment; 20 markers (at least 6 flat disc), two sets of bibs

Explanation:  Teams spaced evenly over the grid with each player having their own square, every player restricted to their square.  Starts with each team simply passing to each other maintaining possession - no specific format aim is to move the ball around as quickly as possible making sure everyone gets a touch.

Progression: Introduce second ball for each team; two touch (touch to control then pass)

Coaching Cues: Head up scanning; Ball out of feet to set up next pass; open body to take touch into direction of next pass; Where isspace to take first touch into, where are support players: Decision: take a first touch into space; which directionto take a first touch, which support player to pass to;Execution weight direction of first touch and pass, movementinto within space to create passing lane when not n possesion


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): FT Skill Intro II Time on Ball

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FT Skill Intro II Time on Ball (10 mins)

Progression Explanation:  Teams spaced evenly over the grid with each player having their own square.  Starts with each team maintaining possession from the other team - players cannot leave their square defenders to challenge player in possession, can only close down passing angles.  In possession taking a touch and looking for the best passing lanes. 5-10-15 passes equal point or penalty for opposition

Step Up: Restrict touches; one/two player from defending team can leave their square

Step Down: larger squares

Coaching Cues:  fakes important to manipulate defenders position, Decision; is a first time pass the best option; off the ball how can I create a passing lane with position


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): FT Skill Training Time on the Ball

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FT Skill Training Time on the Ball (25 mins)

Area: 30 x 40 flat markers dividing into quarters, four goals in opposite corners. Players 8-16 divided into two teams

Explanation: Play starts with each player in the own square, this can be random.  Once a player gives a pass they can move into the quarter they have passed into to create an extra person (returns to their square if ball leaves that quarter), defenders can not leave their square.  Encourage first touch as receiver should always have time on the ball; encourage pass and move


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): FT Skill Game

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FT Skill Game (35 mins)

Area 30 x 40 two sets of goals at each opposite corners  Player 8-16 divided into two teams

Explanation: normal play, play starts with GK playing out (or defender retrieving from goals). Teams get double points for goals scored following five consecutive first touches. Goal Keeper has to guard both goals


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