Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Rye Brook U12-14 Passing & Receiving Session

Introduction (20 mins)

Organization:

-30 x 20 yard area

-12 players (6 Red, 6 Yellow)

-2 balls (1 for each team)

Instructions:

-Teams earn a point by getting a ball from one target player to the other target player.

-Whoever passes into target player switches roles and becomes the target player.

-The winner is the first team to "X" points or play a timed game.

Coaching Points/Questions:

-Encourage the use of different surfaces.

-Teach players how and why to disguise their passes.

-Principles of play

-Weight and direction of passes to help teammates next action.

Main Activity

Organization:

As shown. Space depends on players in activity.

Instructions:

White team scores point getting it to both white target players. Blue scores a point getting it both Blue players.

Coaching Points:

Technical passing-accuracy, weight of pass, first touch

Tactical Principles-Penetration, Support, Width, Depth, Mobility, Improvisation.

Psychosocial- teamwork, communication, quick transitional moments

Physical-Speed, Agility, Balance

Progressions:

7v7