Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Passing and Receiving RTP (Start Time: 2020-07-28 18:30:00)

Passing Technical (15 mins)

Setup:

3 stations

10 players

4 minutes per station

Instructions:

Station 1 - Players are stationary and pass the ball for a total of 4 mnutes, with 2 minutes clockwise and 2 minutes counter-clockwise. Encourage players to use both feet to pass and receive on the back-foot.

Station 2 - Players have to pass on the outside of the cones and move to support. Play should be 2 touch with players to receive the pass, always scanning to see who is in support, and making quick decisions on the next move/pass. This will be high intensity so players should get a break at the half-way mark.

Station 3 - Passes are made clock-wise for 2 minutes then counter-clockwise for 2 minutes.

Passing (20 mins)

Setup:

10 players

Cones

Playing area with a 2m buffer strip between 2 defending zones

Playing area 8x10 minimum size, including 2m buffer strip in middle

Instruction:

The team in possession attempts to get the ball to the opposite side to score individual points. Straight passes across gets 1 point and diagonal passes crossing the buffer zone is 2 points.

If a ball is intercepted or a bad pass is made, the player who lost possession switches into defence.

Switch defenders at regular intervals if the team maintains possession.

All players must remain in their zones and cannot cross into others, including defenders.

Progression:

Use 3 defenders, playing in 4 zones. Defenders can move into the open zone. This also creates an opportunity for attackers to move into an open zone.

Limit 2 touch to speed up game.

Coaching Points:

First touch control and first touch decision (have a plan before receiving the ball)

Create space to support

Weight of the pass to reach its target

Passing accuracy