Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Team Ball Tag - U8

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Football St George

SSP FSG

Profile Summary

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 hide the ball?
  • Can you keep the ball?
  • Can you use both feet when running with the ball?

 2. Movement 

  • No Standing Zone!

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Team Ball Tag

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Team Ball Tag
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Team Ball Tag (15 mins)

Set Up: 

  • Divide the players into two even groups with 1 ball each.
  • One group good attacking (red) and one group (yellow) defending their ball.
  • Field size 30 (L) x 30 (W).

Action: 

  • While dribbling around the area, the reds chase the yellows.
  • The reds try to pass their ball and hit the yellows ball (passing it. e.g., like playing pool).
  • Reds to count how many yellow balls they hit.
  • Players to switch roles after a certain time.
Variation/Progressions: 
  • The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.
  • With each turn try and beat your previous score.

Player Tips: 

  • As Above.

Coaching Points:

  • Correct running/dribbling with the ball and passing technique.
  • Ensure you show players how to protect the ball.
  • Flat passes.
  • Plan as a team on retrieving balls or working together with one ball.

Session Timing:

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

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