Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): GU9 Winter Gym Session 2

3 Goal Attack (15 mins)

Setup:

--  3 goals of different colours as set up in diagram in each half of gym court.

--  Each defender with a ball

Instruction:

--  6 players in each half, with 3 attackers positioned diagonally opposite from defenders.

--  Defender makes a good pass to attacker.

--  Attacker receives ball and tries to score in any of the 3 goals by dribbling ball through cones.

--  Goal in line with attacker is worth 1 point, centre goal is worth 3 points and goal where defenders start from is worth 5 points.

--  If defender wins the ball, the defender can score by dribbling the ball up to the attackers line and defender gets 3 points.

--  Switch attackers to defence after each player has attacked three times.

--  Count score and team with most points wins round 1 of the competition. Then switch 2 teams to play in other half.

-- Each attack should only last about 15 seconds. Call the play dead if attempt on goal cannot be completed in 15 seconds. Give players the 5 second warning to create intensity.

Emphasis:

--  Defenders must give a good weighted pass, at least past half. Look down at ball when passing and follow through to get accuracy. Then keep the run as you step forward through the ball.

--  Attackers need to check in to receive ball and touch ball out in front and run at defender.

--  Dribble with head up, good ball control, and use moves to beat defender but be aware of space so touches must be tight.

P - 2 v 1 after the competition

SSG Zone Play (15 mins)

Setup:

--  3 goals on each end of the pitch. 2 goals on either side and a ball on a cone in the centre of each end as the third goal.

--  Pinnies for one team.

Instruction:

--  A 6v6 game with 3 players of each team in each half.

--  Players are assigned to play in one half and cannot pass the half court mark.

--  Players in one half can only advance ball into the other half with a pass.

--  For 1 point: players shoot ball through any of the goals for 1 point.

--  For 3 points: play is switched to the other side of the court i.e. left to right pass and then player scores

--  For 5 points: player kicks ball at the ball on the cone and knocks if off

P - player with the ball can dribble into the other half and create a 4v3 attack.

Emphasis:

--  Movement off the ball and creating space

--  Good decision making to dribble or pass

--  Calling for the pass

--  Verbal and non-verbal passing cues

--  Checking in to receive ball

--  Dribbling with head up

--  Looking over shoulder before receiving ball