Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Trial Session Plan: Game Theory

Technical (30 mins)

Technical 1 - Passing (10 Mins)

- The player and Deva stand opposite each other in a 5-10 yard distance (decide distance based on players age)

- Start with two-touch passing (inside of the foot, outside of the foot, lace part)

- Then progress to one-touch passing (inside of the foot, outside of the foot, lace part)

- Ensure the player practices using both left and right foot

Coaching Points: 

1. Planting foot next to the ball, facing the target

2. Chest over the ball

3. Hit upper middle part of the ball

Technical 2 - Dribbling (10 Mins)

Place markers at 1 or 2 yard distance

- Make the player dribble around the markers and then run with the ball to the end marker (which is at a 5 yard distance)

- Encourage the players to use all parts of both feet

- Progression: Set a timer and see if he can complete it in that much time

- REST! Make sure the player gets at least 30 seconds rest before restarting every set

Coaching Points:

1. Peripheral vision (head up) to know what is in front

2. Soft touches

3. Bend knees to change direction

Technical 3 - Shooting (10 Mins)

- Devaraj serves the ball to the player, who has to take one touch as first touch and second touch to shoot

- Progression: Devaraj becomes the goalkeeper and Vivian becomes the server

Coaching Points: 

- Body behind the ball

- Planting foot towards the target

- Use inside of foot for placement and lace part for power

- After kicking, swing the foot as follow through

Game

1v1 SSG Match (5v5)

Player vs Devaraj

- Normal football rules, ask Devaraj to play easy and play at the level of the player so the player goes back happy