Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): main theme

Main Theme

Organization:

1.15 x 15 yard diamond set up as shown

2.4 players

3.1 ball, extra around the outside

Instructions:

1.Players have to pass to anyone of the other players in the diamond

2.After each pass the player must move to a new corner

3.If the player plays a pass straight, they must run diagonal and if they play diagonal they must run straight

4.Players should always be looking to move into an empty corner

Coaching Points:

1.Angle of approach – center

2.Supporting foot is next to the ball pointed at target

3.Head up observe your target

4.Contact ball - middle

5.Contact foot - inside

6.Ankle locked with toe pointed up

Progressions:

P – Players play one touch