Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Jr ADP GU8 Fall/Winter GYM Session 17 (Start Time: 2016-03-08 18:00:00)

Ball Control (5 mins)

Organization:

-15-17 players

-full gymnasium

Players working individually on keeping the ball up in the air.

Variations/Progressions:

-start with ball from hands

-allow bounces and catches in between

Key Points:

-Good agility, balance, coordination - on balls of feet

-Good touch/feel of the ball

Ball Mastery Dribbling (10 mins)

Organization:

-15-17 players

-full gymnasium

Players work through a series of different movements and challenges to develop agility, balance, coordination, and speed.

Variations/Progressions:

-Different ball mastery techniques - inside/outside touches, ball boxing, sole rolls, toe taps, V pull-pushes

-Different moves - inside/outside cuts, side steps, scissors, u-turn, step on, pull-push

Key Points:

-Close ball control, lots of touches, head up to be aware of space/players/cones, quick accelerations after move

2v2 (20 mins)

Organisation:

-15-17 players

-full gymnasium

-Split the group into 4 teams set-up opposite each other on the outside of the area. Play start with a player from one pair passing across to their opposition and teams play 2v2. Players score by knocking a ball of the cone with the ball. Rotate the opposition so all teams face each other.

Progression(s):

-add different points for different knock-offs

Coaching Points:

-when to pass/when to dribble, angle/distance of support, weight/accuracy of pass, simple combinations, communication, decision-making, accurate finishing