Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): developmental V shape ( 1)

Ball Mastery (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 1 Player, 1 Ball & cone (as seen above).

Instructions:

1. Players are looking to perform static ball mastery.

- Toe taps

- Side roles

-V shape move 1( foot & 2 feeT)

- Forward L

- Backward L

Coaching Points:

1. On toes.

2. Hopping on non - kicking foot.

3. Small touches.

4. Use arms to balance.

5. Use of hips.

Progressions:

N/A

Technical Unopposed (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 10 x 15 Area Size (x3).

2. 3 groups of 4 players.

Instructions:

1. Players dribble up the area taking touches with the outside of the foot before draging ball back with sole and then pushing away with the outside of the opposite foot in the opposite direction. (V-Move)

2. Next player goes when 1st player crosses the middle line.

Coaching Points:

1. Ball out of feet.

2. Distance of touch.

3. Angle of touch.

4. Head up after touch.

5. Use of arms to fake.

6. Move non-kicking foot back to create space to push ball with outside of foot.

Progressions:

3 v 3 (15 mins)

Organization:

1. Area size 30 x 25.

2. 3 v 3 (include GK if available).

Instructions:

1. Players split up into 4 teams and play a round robin tournament where all teams play.

Coaching Points:

1. 3 lines of attack, 1 defender, 1 midfielder, 1 forward.

2. Create as much space for player in possession.

3. Try to create a triangle at all times to give good angle of support.

4. Team mates create gaps, can player in possession look to Messi into them.

Progressions: