Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): BUILDING FROM THE BACK

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Basic warm up set up by the coach 

Equipment - 10 cones 

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Passing Practice Setup
Equipment Required: Balls, bibs, cones, agility poles

Organization:
Set up a passing drill using cones and agility poles to create lanes and zones. Assign players A, B, C, and D to their respective positions.

Practice Sequence:

• Player A initiates the drill by passing the ball to Player B.

• Player B receives and quickly plays the ball to Player C.

• Player C controls and delivers a well-weighted through ball to Player D, who times their run to receive in stride.

Coaching Points:

• Emphasize quality of passing (accuracy, pace, and timing).

• Focus on body positioning when receiving and passing.

• Encourage communication and movement off the ball.

• Player D should time their run to stay onside and arrive at the optimal moment.

8. SSG (15 mins)

• Pitch has 3 zones 
• Players start/restart in zones
• Gks start with the ball.
• Possession team progresses through the 3 zones to score and scores. 
• Build up 2v1 plus keeper to progress into middle zone. Dribble in or play in. 
• Score 2v1, pass ball into 9 and support or dribble into scoring zone to score or combine 2v1. 

Coaching Points:

• Centre back eyes up the field asap to understand the picture. 
• 6 opposite ball travel, line of pass and body position to play forwards. 
• 8/10 level and outside direct opponent to draw passing lane to 9.
• Forward run to support 9 if the ball breaks the line. 
• Mobility, Can we create a 2v1 around the ball. 
• 9 change speed to separate from defender or pin the defender- front foot/back foot when receiving a forward pass. Receive the ball safe side.
• 9 to secure possession as a priority before next action.