Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Switching the field

Warm Up (10 mins)

Set Up: 

• As shown in diagram
• 10x10m grid
• 4 cones
• 5 players
• 4 balls

Description:
Players will start clockwise or counter clockwise, Player A will give a pass forward to player B, B will drop the ball back to the A, Player A will make a cross to player C. Players move to the cone in front of them as a rotation.  Drill continues the same direction is started with the same passing system. Players will follow the rotation to the next cone to continue the same movement of the ball. 

Coaching Point:

• Communication before passing and receiving
• Weight of the pass
• First touch
• Body position 

TR2 (15 mins)

Set up: 

• As shown in diagram
• 15x15 square marked with 4 cones
• 5 players per square

Description: 

Each player to start at a cone. Cone with 2 players will start the drill. Players aim to practice crossing techniques to use when switching the field of play. Player 1 will start by passing to player 2 ; will then make a short pass back to player 1 who will cross to player 3. While the cross is being made, player 2 will turn and run outside/ around the cone to receive a short pass from player 3. Player to will cross the ball to player 4 who will continue the drill with a short pass and then a cross. Players will continue the drill going counter clockwise; switch to clockwise.

Coaching points: 

• Communicate with teammates before and after receiving a pass
• Observe teammates movements to make accurate passes
• Control the weight of the pass
• Move to next cone after passing to support the play
• Keep the ball moving