Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 2017 Cycle 2 1st Touch

Skill Training (15 mins)

Skill Training:

-Positioning games with Two touch as a mandatory requirement. First Touch to control the ball away from defender and the second to pass the ball.

-Player numbers and grid sizes will depend on attendance numbers and capability of groups.

-These positioning games can range from 4v1 3v1 5v2 and 5v2 ranging from easiest to most difficult.

Conditions:

-Once the pass has been played, the player must move 2-3 meters to support the reciever.

-Play what you see and play it early, look to recieve the ball back.

Player Tasks:

-Position yourself so you can see the ball and your next target.

-Know what you will do before you receive the ball.

-Move the ball with your first touch away from danger and into space.

-Support your team mate after you pass.

-Player awaiting pass to make eye contact and show the passer where you want it. Make a call, communicate.

-Pass to go to feet or in front of player.

Organisation:

-4 Players per grid. Adjust numbers to suit.

-3 balls per grid.

-Grid sizes 10m x 10m to suit age and ability.

-After each exercise, swap players roles. Approximately 3 minutes each.

Explanation/Progression:

-Play starts with RED player passing to BLUE on opposite corner.

-RED is looking to get the ball back quickly.

-Should RED get the ball all they need to do is stop the ball on the outside of the grid.

receive the ball and release early using a good first touch to maintain possession.

-BLUE players can only move along the the line. "NO DIAGONAL PASSES".

Change roles every 1 – 3 minutes.Encourage use of left/right foot, inside / outside.

Player actions:

-Know where you want to play next.

-Position yourself so you can see both players, (Passer and the Receiver). Forward facing positions!

-Check over your shoulder.

-Show the player where you want the ball and call for it.

-Keep the ball moving.

Progression A:

-Make middle area bigger/smaller.

-Lengthen/Shorten the whole area.

-Limit the touches.

-3v2,5v2,6v4 (Based on numbers) Increase resistance.

Progression B:

-5 v 2 same size grid.

-Increase/Decrease based on ability.

-Minimum 2 touch.

Progression C:

-5v2 BLUE players start with posession and score a point by completing 10 passes.

-REDS steal the ball and move across the grid to complete 10 passes to score = 1 point.

Hidden Learning:

-Looking for switch/split – Killer Pass/through ball, Create angles off ball/passing lanes, 1v1 or Taking first touch past a player and Game awareness.

Possible Coaches remarks:

-Move to support as the ball moves.

-Make angles or Passing lanes.

-Keep your body open so you can see the ball and your next option/s.

-Move the ball away from danger with your first touch.