Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Developing Quick Play

Passing Pattern (20 mins)

Set up

Phase 1

Players are set up in a diamond shape.

Player 1 starts with the ball.

Player 1 passses to player 2, then becomes a passive defender that presses the ball (Player 2)

Player 2 plays a one-two with player 3 around player 1

Player 2 completes the move by passing to player 4

Phase 2

The ball has now been received by Player 4 and the exercise repeats itself.

Player 1 - Becomes Target Man

Player 2 - Plays a one-two with player 4

Player 3 - Presses the ball

Player 4 - Plays a one-two with Player 

Key Points

- Play at a high tempo

- Play in one touch

- Developing firm passing and the ability to set the ball (taking the pace off the ball)

- Developing basic combination play

Pass, Dribble & Run (20 mins)

When to Pass, Dribble or Run with the Ball

Set up

*3v3 directional game.

*The game starts with both red and blue teams either side of the half way line.

*In order to score the blue team must exit the box crossing the red line in the opposition half and the red team must do the same in the opposite half.

*Once the team exits crossing the red line they must finish with their first touch. The defenders are not allowed to recover.

*If the attacking team manage a shot they will regain possession from the coach serving in the balls.

Key Points

- Decision making, Identifying when to pass, dribble or run

- Finishing with the nearest foot to the ball with accuracy

- Angles of support

- Receiving, identifying which foot and surface to receive with

Progression

- Introduce offsides