Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Under 8s Training Plan 26th August 2024

Technical Drill (10 mins)

Organization: 

• vertical channels 20yds x 10 yds. 2 players inside (work time) & 2 players outside (rest time).

Drill: 

• Players in the middle check towards outside player - receive the ball, pass the ball back to the same player then runs to the opposite side to repeat passing & receiving action. 
• A) Receive (inside, outside & sole) and pass with the same foot
• B) Receive (inside / sole) across the body and pass with the opposite foot

Progression: 

1. movement of the bal. Can  players in the middle check at an angle and not always square with the ball. 

2. Outside players move side to side after passing the ball to encourage players in the middle to look up and find teammate before executing the pass.

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Coaching points: 

• Time your run (arrive into space on time) on your toes, check your shoulder, demand the ball (voice and body language: hand)
• Correct receiving technique: directional first touch in front of your body
• Correct passing technique: look where you want to pass the ball to, hit middle of the ball, toes up / heel down, T shape 

SSG 1 (30 mins)

Building Up to Get Forward

Set Up: 

Goals and footballs

Instructions:

GK plays the ball out of the back to the best option. The build up team continues to build out the back and get up the pitch. They look to pass the ball to the target players who look to go 1v1 with a defender and score on any of the three mini goals. Only the target players and those defending are permitted in the forward zone.

Progressions:

More challenging: Add touch restriction, reduce the playing area space

Less Challenging: Keep original set up

Coaching Points: