Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): (Foundation) Ball retention, Passing, Dribbling & Shooting

(Foundation) Ball retention, Passing, Dribbling & Shooting

PRACTICE ORGANISATION:

15 x 15 yards. Small goals positioned centrally on each line.

2 Attackers vs 3 defenders. Coach passes ball into A, moving into space.

As combine to attack any goal. Rotate roles. Practice restarts with coach.

DETAIL:

Opoerate at high tempo for limited time. Support play and communication essential.

PROGRESSION:

Add to number of players to change overload.

If Ds gain possession, they counter attack.

Ds must make wall pass during counter attack to score.

KEY POINTS:

Early scanning of opportunities

Awareness of position of Ds

As combining and working as pair

Appropriate selection of techniques, skills and methods of receiving (get in line of ball)

Decision making (when to shoot)

Ds effective way of covering vulnerable goal which cannot be individually defended.

U9 – the players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes in unoppossed

U10 – The players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes with increased pressure

U11 –The players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes with increased pressure and increased speed.