Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Wide Play

Activator/Dynamic Stretch

Organization: 8x8 Square (Adjust if needed), 6v2

Instructions: Outside team plays 6v2 against inside team. After every pass there must be movement to a new side of the square. If a square becomes empty make sure players have awareness to fill in space around to offer support at all times. If inside player steals ball then switch roles.

Coaching Points: Quality of technique (passing/receiving); Communication; Movement to receive and movement to open space elsewhere; Body shape; Angles and distances of support

Progressions: After set period allow for dynamic movement and stretches to occur. Can also add multiple squares/groups and have them race to a new one on a particular trigger.

Functional2

Organization:

- 25x25 yards grid, 5 yard endzone

- 3v1 inside large grid

- 1v1 inside endzone, target player

- Extra balls behind the grid.

Instructions:

- Target player has been added inside of an endzone against a defender.

- Players now try and link with target player and once ball is endzone, 1 white player can join into endzone

- White team scores by dribbling or receiving a pass over the Endline(Red Cones)

Coaching Points:

- Head up before passing

- Quality of pass - Weight, Direction

- Timing of check - Come to the ball

- Communication - Feet, Open up

- Quality of touch - Weight, Direction

- White attackers look to penetrate zone if available

- Angle of supporting run

MainTheme 3

Organization: 3/4 of the field with an added central gate. 10 vs.10 + GK. Normal rules apply.

Instructions: Regular game play with Blue attacking gates and White attacking big goal.

Coaching Points: As before. Now focus on bringing multiple blocks together through intelligent movement. Remember to ask When do I initiate movement, Where am I moving, and Why am I moving. Patience and decision making are key.