Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): EPIC - Dominate 1v1 (defender behind)

3v3 (15 mins)

Setup:

25x20 field with 3 zones

4 small goals

2 teams of 3

Balls around field.

Activity:

Teams attempt to score in either of their two attacking goals.

Score must be from inside scoring zone.

If ball goes out, kick-in or dribble in to restart (no throw-ins).

Coaching Points:

~ Minimal coaching - look and learn how players are doing with session topic

Progressions:

+ 1v1 marking (MUST mark your player) - should force players to receive with pressure

+ If facing own goals, MUST play in 1-touch (this helps fix body shape to receive on half turn)

1v1 to retain possession

Setup:

1v1s plus 1 or 2 neutrals

Activity:

Player in possession tries to keep possession of ball with dribble or by using neutral players.

1v1 to get shot

Setup:

Field setup as shown

1v1 in each box

1 passer at top with balls

Activity:

White team is attempting to score.

If player can't turn or get shot off they can use Red passer to find a better option.

Progression: Attacking team can get in behind to try to score

Coaching Points:

+ Use double-moves to lose marker

+ Create half-yard of space to get shot off

+ Passer using disguise when passing

1v1 to play forward

Setup:

1v1 in middle

2 neutrals/targets on endlines

15x10 grid

Activity:

Players in middle try to play ball from target to target.

Coaching Points:

+ Start movement out of eye-line of defender (work off back shoulder)

+ Receive on half-turn facing as much of field as possible

+ 1st touch into space

+ Use 1 touch to go around corners

+ Help the player go through these steps (use simplified languange though):

Perceive->Conceive->Decide->(Deceive)->Execute->Assess