Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): SWP Combined 18s and Reserves

Y Passing Practice- Progression 1 & 2 (10 mins)

Y Passing Practice

Size-

red cone to first mannequin 15m

1st mannequin to far mannequins 15m, 5m wider than central mannequin

Adjust sizes if needed

1- Player on red cone passes to first player on mannequin who turns with ball and plays to end man. End man performs a 1-2 around mannequin before dribbling ball back to end of line

Every one moves one spot forward.

2 balls going at same time left and right

2- Player on red cone passes to first player on mannequin who bounces ball back, first player then plays long pass into end man who plays 1-2 with central player around mannequin before dribbling ball back to end of line.

Every one moves one spot forward.

2 balls going at same time left and right

3 team pressing game (20 mins)

Organisation:

Set up as above, 3 equal groups

2 teams play in possession one defending

Defending team press for 2-3 minutes

If the win the ball back they try and score.

If they score 3 goals before the time is up they can stop pressing

Rotate roles after time is up or defending team score 3 goals

Coaching Points:

Arrive on first touch

Shadow press- split pitch

Communication

Quick transitions

Press together

Pressing triggers- Poor first touch, poor/slow pass

Closest player initiates and shapes press 

SSG (20 mins)

SSG

5v5+ GKs, 1 team resting on sides as bouncers

4 minute games or 2 goals and losing teams off- winner stays on