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Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): First touch and speed of play

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Mike Limbert

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Mike Limbert
Name: Mike Limbert
City: mcminnville
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Emphasis is on the 1st touch technique and having players think where they want the 1st touch to go and how it sets up the pass.
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Screen 1

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Screen 1 (20 mins)

Session Organization:

  • Three cone pass and follow pass warm up
  • 3 x 4 minutes rep - 15 minutes

Coaching Points:

  • Emphasis on the first touch to set up for pass.
  • Treat cone like a defender, create space behind defender
  • Don't stop the ball, keep the ball moving

Progression:

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Screen 2

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Screen 2 (30 mins)

Session Organization:

  • 30 x 35 yards -split down the middle length ways
  • 6 red, 6 blue, 4 yellow (neutral) - 3 reds, 3 blues on either side of grid (3 vs 3 in top and bottom) 4 yellow neutral players on outside of grid-must play to team who passed them the ball
  • Team in possession aims to play ball to team mates on other side of grid - 1 point for every transition
  • 4 minute games and 4 reps. Rotate in neutral players.

Coaching Points:

  • Emphasis on first touch away from defender, into space to make next pass
  • Body position, swiveling hips to open angle to control and pass

Progression:

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Screen 3

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Screen 3 (30 mins)

Session Organization:

  • 30 x 35 yard 
  • 6 red, 6 blue, 4 yellow neutral in corners
  • Field is no longer divided. Players can move freely. Team in possession scores by making 5 successful passes
  • 4 x 4 minutes - rotate neutral players

Coaching Points:

  • Emphasis is on that first touch, playing into space, away from defenders. 
  • Using neutral players, supporting the pass

Progression:

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