Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT: Technical Skills

Warm Up (20 mins)

Setup 4 yellow markers set up in a square with 1 orange marker in the middle and 2 on the outside. Between four to eight players working in any one grid - Each player has a ball. This is a directional activity where players must dribble the ball and perform specific tasks. Spend time teaching the moves as this exercise can help improve their technique through repetition.

Dribble Around Cones

1) Outside of Right Foot

2) Outside of Left Foot

3) Inside of Right Foot

4) Inside of Left Foot

Perform Moves at a Cone

1) Inside Cut

2) Outside Cut

3) Slap Cut

4) Step Over

5) Scissors

6) Cryuff Turn

2v2 With Target Players (20 mins)

In the same grid we now have two red and two blue players opposite each other. Now the two working players in the middle have to try and connect passes to reach each target player. Quick passing and moving is required. Again, as per the previous activities, it is directional with a repetition of moves and focuses on technique with the added advantage of being able to get the players think about the effects (both positive and negative) of their off the ball movement. It also gives players a chance to try their moves and turns in a live game situation.

4v4 Game (20 mins)

Now play a 4v4 with two goalkeepers. The defending team must drop behind the attacking line when defending. This will allow the attacking team to turn and play back and change the angle of attack. We are looking to get the players thinking about quick combination play, change direction with the ball and

encourage them to be positive and creative on the ball.