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Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Technical Training - First Touch

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Sam Greatorex
Name: Sam Greatorex
City: Canberra
Country: Australia
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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SESSION OBJECTIVE:

  • Can we control and direct the ball with our first touch
  • Use first touch to assist with 1v1's in a game-like scenario
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Activation - Juggling

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Activation - Juggling

Activation/Warm up - Groups of 3 Juggling (10 Minutes)

ORGANISATION:

  • Players split in to groups of three or a pair if there are odd numbers
  • Make sure each group is spaced enough to avoid collisions

HOW TO PLAY:

  • Players start close, juggling the ball between them and trying to keep it in the air as long as possible
  • Start with a two or three touch limit depending on level
  • Swap players between groups ever 60-90 seconds

COACHING POINTS:

  • Make contact with the ball using the top of the foot near the laces
  • If using inside of foot use the largest part in line with the laces
  • First touch to gain control of the ball in the air, second touch to direct it to the next player
  • Perfectly weighted pass to the next player, high arc to make reception easier

CHANGE IT / PROGRESSIONS:

  • Players start close but slowly move away from the centre of the group while still juggling the ball
  • After the pass a player must move to a new position
  • Make it a competition, which team can keep the ball up for the most touches
  • Can apply these challenges immediately to more experienced players
    • First touch with non-dominant foot
    • First touch must be with inside of the foot
    • Second touch as a header
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Drill 1 - First Touch for control and direction

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Drill 1 - First Touch for control and direction

First Touch for control and direction (15 minutes)

ORGANISATION:

  • Cones set in a diamond shape, 7m from green cone to yellow cone and 3m red cone to red cone
  • 1 player on the yellow cone, all other players lined up behind the green cone

HOW TO PLAY:

  • Ball starts with yellow cone player, who passes to the green cone then approaches the midway line
  • Green cone player passes back and moves to apply passive pressure to the yellow cone player as they take their first touch
  • Yellow cone player uses their first touch to choose a red cone to move to (left or right) and then moves around that cone
  • Green cone player continues their run to the yellow cone and prepares to receive
  • Yellow cone player passes to the new green cone player, who bounces it back
  • Yellow cone player then takes the first touch to turn and pass to the new yellow cone player
  • Pattern begins again

COACHING POINTS:

  • Stop the ball using the inside of the foot with a locked ankle
  • Cushion the ball when stopping between the feet and close
  • Turn the hips as the ball contacts the foot to turn with it using the first touch
  • Focus is on using the first touch to control and direct the ball
  • Yellow's first touch on receiving a pass should direct the ball to the side they want to go
  • When receiving a pass on the red cone from the green cone the player should open their stance to then pass to the yellow cone
  • Use the outside of the foot to direct the ball as well as the inside
  • Make sure all passes are strong and to the feet, as the focus is on the receiving first touch

CHANGE IT / PROGRESSIONS:

  • First touches and passes on non-dominant foot where possible
  • Lengthen the field, then make passes between green and yellow lofted, aiming for knee-shin height
  • Instead of passive pressure the green cone player can look to steal
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Drill 2 - Three Team Possession Game

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Drill 2 - Three Team Possession Game

Three Team Possession Game (25 minutes)

ORGANISATION:

  • 40x20m box split in to two equal sized sections
  • Players split in to 2 teams of 7
  • Coach to the side with extra balls

HOW TO PLAY:

  • Start with a pass from the coach in each area

  • Teams send 2 defenders to try and take possession of the opposition team's ball and pass it back to their area

  • Attacking players must retain possession for as long as possible

  • After 30 seconds of possession retained by an attacking team, the coach will add another ball to their area

  • If the ball leaves the area it is out of play, but there must be at least 1 ball in each area

COACHING POINTS:

  • Using first touch to avoid pressure
  • Turn the body while cushioning the ball to open the stance and face a chosen direction
  • First touch to direct the ball for better passing options
  • Keep the ball moving and have a high speed of play

CHANGE IT / PROGRESSIONS:

  • If a team is retaining possession for long periods, the opposition can send in another defender
  • No cap on number of balls that can be in an area.  End the game after a set amount of time or if a team has possession of 3 balls in their area
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Drill 3 8v8 Game with Four Goals

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Drill 3 8v8 Game with Four Goals

8v8 Game with Four Goals (25 minutes)

ORGANISATION:

  • Half field game
  • Large goals set up on the halfway line and on the goal line, two smaller goals facing into the centre of the field and roughly 10m in from the sideline
  • Players split in to two teams, with each team having one small goal and one large goal to score in

HOW TO PLAY: 

  • Play is started by a ball from the coach
  • If a ball goes out a new one is introduced by the coach 

COACHING POINTS:

Perception
  • 2 goals to defend and 2 goals to score
  • Be in dangerous areas but also able to defend
  • When receiving a ball, choose a direction to move early and use the first touch to get there
  • Can be a threat and be threatened from multiple angles
Decision Making
  • Can I move into an area with more options
  • When I'm receiving the pass then I should use the first touch as more than just a stop
  • If under pressure I should move away
  • If in clear space I should choose a direction to move to open scoring opportunities
  • If near the goals I should use the touch to set up for a shot
Execution
  • First touch with a purpose
  • See openings for a run and drive in to them
  • Body shape to receive and redirect the ball

CHANGE IT / PROGRESSIONS:

  • Add a minimum touch limit
  • Add another ball for more chaos
  • Move the small goals so they are closer/further from the big goals

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