Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 2v2 to Small Goals (Attacking) - U10

2v2 to Small Goals (Attacking) (20 mins)

Session Organisation:  

• 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 2 groups of red have attacked the goal.
• Field size x 2 15 (L) x 10 (W).

Rules/Explanation: 

• The reds have possession and attack the goal.
• If the yellow defender wins the ball they score in the opposite goal. 
• Draw in defenders to either pass to your team mate or make a move and beat the defender 1v1.

• The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.

Technical Coaching Points: 

• Body square/chest facing target. (Passing)
• Plant your non-kicking foot next to the ball. (Passing)
• Point your toes down. (Passing)
• Ankle locked. (Passing)
• Knee slightly bent. (Passing)
• Use the inside of your kicking foot to make contact with the middle of the ball. (Passing)
• Follow through (e.g., like putting a golf ball) (Passing)
• Keep the pass low and accurate. (Passing)
• Awareness of weight and timing for effective passes. (Passing)
• Scan the field before receiving the ball and quick decision making. (Receiving)
• Cushion the ball with precise first touch, utilizing the foot's surface. (Receiving)

Tactical Coaching Points: 

• As above.

Session Timing:

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

Video:

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6jYOza3nOOfUzadS2T3AA