Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Warm up 1

Warm Up Variation 1 (20 mins)

DRILL 1 (10 mins)

Hourglass pattern with diagonal player cross overs.

G1 & G2 start together. They both follow the same pattern (forward then a diagonal run back to the opposites starting position). On the diagonal both groups cross over in a one-for-one formation. This begins to stimulate mental focus in each player as they need to concentrate on correct timing. The forward component will vary in preparation exercises, with the diagonal run only changing in intensity.

At varying intervals, each Group will stop at starting position and complete a range of dynamic movements/stretching conducted by me.

DRILL 2 (6-8 mins)

G1 & G2 start together.

G1 close-control dribble through cone pattern, attacking dribble to centre of grid and stop ball. Continue run and receive short pass from G3. G3 to play a one two around mannequin so G1 finishes with the ball at G3 start position and G3 runs to G2 start position.

G2 completes simple agility cone pattern and plays a short pass (using the stopped ball) to G4. G4 plays a one two around mannequin, keeps ball and attack dribbles to G1 start position. G2 continues run to G4 start position.