Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 1v1 to Small Goals - U8

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SSP FSG

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SSP FSG
Name: SSP FSG
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer

Description

Purpose/Objectives: 

  • Attacking Principles of Play

Attacking Principles (U6 – U9):

1. On the Ball 

  • Can you run with the ball?
  • Can you keep your head up when running with the ball?
  • Can you be brave and take your player on?
  • Can you keep the ball?

  • Can you useboth feet when running with the ball?

 2. Movement 

  • No Standing Zone!

Defending Principles (U6 – U9):

1. Delay

  • Can you chasedown the player with the ball?
  • Can you getyourself between the ball and the goal?
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1v1 to Small Goals

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 1v1 to Small Goals
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1v1 to Small Goals (15 mins)

Set Up: 

  • Divide the players into two even groups with 1 ball.
  • 1 small portable goal at each end.
  • One group good attacking (red) and one group (yellow) defending. Change after all players in red have attacked the goal.
  • Field size 15 (L) x 10 (W).

Action: 

  • The red player has possession and attacks the goal.
  • If the yellow defender wins the ball they score in the opposite goal. 
  • Draw in defenders to make a move and beat the defender 1v1.
Variation/Progressions: 
  • The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.

Player Tips: 

  • As Above.

Coaching Points:

  • 1v1 moves to create a scoring opportunity.
  • Attackers use your speed.
  • Defenders protect the goal and wait for your moment to win the ball.

Session Timing:

  • Complete 4 sets of 3 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.

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