Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): YDP_P1 Keeper Distribution / Building out of Back (Start Time: 2019-08-08 16:15:00)

Passing & Receiving (15 mins)

Zig Zag - https://youtu.be/utjrNq7F5J4

Organization:

6 mannequins set up as in picture about 10-12 yd away from each other. 2 balls - one on each end. 2 players starting on each end & then 1 player next to each mannequin. Keeper is involved by utilizing feet (mannequins) & hands (on the end cones).

Rotation:

- Players follow their pass

Progression:

1)Players begin by checking into & then away from mannequins to receive ball on upfield foot

2) Players receive ball on back foot & take to upfield foot to play on

3) Players check in front of mannequin to turn & play to inside & up

4) Player playing into last pass can look to shoot.

Coaching points:

- Recieve with the back foot

- Check off cone

-Communication verbally, eyes up, hands showing what foot.

-Sell the turn

-Accuracy of pass to correct foot

Exercise 2 - 6v4 (20 mins)

Organization:

6v4+1 as above 

2/3 7v7 field

Target player representing #9 and wide end zones left and right.

Build out line in effect

Instructions:

Blue team attempts to combine and find the target player or dribble into wide end zones to score

Coaching Points:

Combinations and options to find the target or dribble to end zone.

Can we combine with #6, 2 or 3?

Look to receive on the back foot with an open body shape to play forward immediately

If pressed look to move ball back with one touch and can we get out the other side?

All players moving and adjusting their angles of support as the ball moves with EVERY pass

Speed of play

Quality of pass (ball should fizz)

Goalkeeper show with an open hand where the ball should be delivered

Progressions/Regressions: