Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): STB - C2W5S2 (Start Time: 2016-03-01 17:00:00)

Skill Intro 2 (10 mins)

Organization:

25x10 mtre area, with 5x5 mtre area for receiving player on each endline

groups of 4 set up as shown, 1 ball per group, extra balls nearby

5v5 mtre box that receiving player stands in.

Instructions:

1. Player with the ball plays driven pass accross area to player on opposite side of the grid

2. Receiving player attempts to receive the ball within his 5x5 mtre square

3. After playing driven pass, player follows pass to support the ball and exchange double pass with recieving player

4. Player on opposite side exchanges double pass with checking player then plays driven pass in the opposite direction

5. Rotation is continuous

6. Each successful driven pass gets 1pt for the group

Progression:

Have players on the side play the 1-2 pass

Coaching Points:

1. First touch at an angle out of feet, head up to observe target

2. Position of standing foot

3. Angle locked, toe pointed down and away

4, Make contact with big knuckle of big toe through center of the ball

5. Follow through toward target

6. Receiving player get in line with the ball

7. Choose appropriate surface to receive

8. Cushion touch to maintain possession inside the receiving area

Skill Game (30 mins)

Split into two groups for 5 v 5 or 4 v 4, etc. Add Joker if necessary

Teams can score in two ways:

•through any of the 4 gates. The attacking team can keep possession and attempt scoring through another gate

•by making 6 consecutive passes.

LOOK FOR:

•recognising that when space in front is blocked off and identifying switch of play opportunity;

•passing/support angles to keep possession;

•weight of pass and accuracy;

•composure on ball – keep it safe until time right to play.

•defenders work hard to win ball back.

•quick transitions from defence to attack “Kill opposition off!!”