Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Possession Session - AFC Assessment Under 16s

Clockwork (10 mins)

2 x (10 x 10) squares 

8 players in each square 

Time: 10 Minutes 

Aim: 

- Player 1 pass the ball into Player 2  in the middle and follow pass 

- Player 2 in middle passes ball out to the Player 3 and follows pass

- Repeat process going round in a clockwise direction 

Progression Options: 

-1 Touch

-Reverse Direction 

-Smaller Circle  

Coaching Points: 

Body Shape Open, Players on Toes, Head up, Vocal with Clear Demands for Ball and Information

Out of Jail (20 mins)

1 x (30 x 30) squares

4 x (3 x 3) squares on corners "Jail"

8 players in each team (2 from each in squares as above)

Time: 20 minutes 

Aim: Retain possession and get the ball into your team mate in square to release them from "jail"  

If you get your team mate out of "jail" you must then take their place until you receive the ball again

Progression Options:

-1 Touch

-Add a floating player to create an overload (If Odd Numbered Session this Can be Done from Beginning)

Coaching Points:

Body Shape Open To Receive, Players on Toes, Head up, Vocal with Clear Demands for Ball and Information, Scan Environment and Plan ahead, Create Passing Triangles, Opt for Ball on Deck and Don't Force the Play, Pass and Move, Create “Out” Option.