Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Reign Week 6: 50/50 1st Attacker Mentality

Warm Up (5 mins)

Organization

-15x25 field

-every player with a ball

-square in the middle (optional)

Instructions

Foundation 1: Individual Possession

1. Players will dribble around the field using different dribbling techniques

demonstrate and guide the player through the following selection

MESS/LLOYD dribble: head up using the pinky toe (laces) taking small touches quick touches

RONALDO/MORGAN dribble: head up to recognize a lot of space in front of you accelerate with a big touch to attack space

INIESTA/PUGH dribble: head up to recognize small tight spaces using the outside/inside surfaces of the foot to maneuver around using both feet

Introduce and demonstrate players to the following skill moves every week introduce 1 or 2 new skills to practice on 

- V turn, L Turn, U turn, Double Scissors, Step Overs, Ronaldo Chop, Maradona, Elastico,Cryuff Turn, the Okocha, 

Foundation 2: Defensive Pressure (30 second rounds)

1.The coach will now select 3-4 players to be defenders and put

them in pinnies

2.when the coach says GO! the two players must try to steal

other players balls and transition to goal, once they score they will try to steal more balls off other players in the grid.

3. if the players dribbling the ball can protect it for 30 seconds they will receive a point at the end of the round.

4. change the two defenders every two rounds.

Foundation 3: First Touch

1) Players inside the grid will dribble towards the middle square performing a skill at coaches demand

2) Limited amount of players will be in a ready position ready to receive a pass and use their space to penetrate space inside the grind

3) Players will continue to rotate roles

4) Make it a competition to see which players can the most positive first touches inside the grid for a minute

5) PG add 2 defenders to protect the square and if they suceed they can score in any desired pug goal.

Coaching Points

-head up when dribbling

-quality of technique

-speed of thought (dribble at gamespeed)

-shielding

-observation of space

-understanding of characteristic

-change of direction (using different surfaces of the foot to change direction of the ball

50/50 end product (10 mins)

Organization

10x20 grid

4-6 players per grid

set up multiple grids to cater for numbers eg above 1 grid

2 different color cones in the middle

Instructions

1. 1 player from each side starts at the base line of the grid moving

side to side on their toes weighting for coaches command

bumping shoulders 50% power

2.when coach shouts go!!! the two players must once again bump

shoulders then race to get to their ball first coach will designate

what ball the players go to.

3.to win the player must get to their ball first for one point then

across the opposite end line first to win a second point.

Coaching Points

-staying ready on your toes and in training position

-pushing off the back foot to accelerate

-correct sprinting form

-reaching top speed

-angle and line of run

-observation

-mentality to be first

-shoulder barge technique

Progressions

attack from angle

Scrimmage (25 mins)

Organization

field size 20x25

2 pugs or 4 pugs with goals with GK

spare balls

Instructions

- team must set themselves with 3 lines of attack defense- midfield- forward

-observe game and let players make decisions

-if necessary step in and guide players on when to dribble, pass or shoot

-most importantly naturally enforce topic that was practiced on today's session

Coaching Points:

-communication

-reinforce knowledge of game rules (restarts and game related topics)

-enforce what was practiced on the session

Restart of Week 3: Throw in 

players will be guided on proper throwing technique on how to get the most power/precision on a throw in. Players will also be encouraged to get the ball first in a throw in especially it is a 50/50 challenge in the ground or in the air  

Principle of Play Week 6: Controlling Possession 

Be aware of your surrounding when attempting to win possession of the ball. Always check your shoulders and be aware of pressure of any angle in order to be first to the ball.Once ball is won explore the options to either penetrate space or seek out a teammate for a pass.