Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): WSSL WK1 Player Eval G9W

No.s Game

Organization:

1. 20 x 20 yard area set up as shown

2.1 ball per player

Instructions:

1. Coach introduces each turn to group through demonstration (pull back, L-turn, cryuff, inside/outside cuts)

2. Coach then assigns each turn a number 1-5

3. Coach asks his players to dribble and execute a turn when number is called.

4. If wrong turn is executed or turn is executed too slow player has to do toe taps/jumping jacks

5. Play for a set time, player with the least mistakes made is the Turning Champ

Coaching Points:

1.Change of speed

2.Change of direction

3. Acceleration after Turn

Progressions:

1. Coach calls 2 numbers for a combination of turns.

2. Change the numbers for different turns or add more numbers to incorporate ball mastery techniques example Boxes/penguins

Main Theme 2v2

Organization:

- 8 players playing 2V2 set up as shown

- 20X20 yard playing area

Coach becomes referee

Instructions:

Players are encourage to pass when the see an open player

And shoot when they dont

Coaching Points:

- Use laces to shoot at all times

- Players should communicate I'm open to teammates when they are in good positions

- Players should SHOOT when they see no option to pass

Progressions:

1. Players must shot before half field and only score in opposition half it its a rebound.