Football/Soccer Session (Advanced): Phase 1(Initiate Attack) Week 1: Session 1 (Start Time: 2015-01-12 11:40:00)

Warm--Up (20 mins)

Organization

1 ball/player. Players dribble through small-cones and alternate this work with executing 1v1 moves at large cones. Can set conditions with work at small-cones ie right foot only, left foot only, sole only. Can also introduce different 1v1 moves for work at larger cones.

Progress to one group of players work at small-cone stations and group 2 work at large cones.

Coaching Points:

1) Ball under close control - 1 step away

2) Quick feet - on toes

3) Positive touches -with intent

4) Head up to see options

Technique (20 mins)

Organization:

Player 1 runs with ball to the 1st gate (2 cones) and passes diagonally to the opposite group via the passing gates. Receiving player repeats the process.

Coaching Points:

1)1st touch out from feet

2)Laces to move ball forward

3)Head-Up – get in stride

4)Movement to receive ball

5)Quality of Passing

6)Communication

Progressions:

1)Add more balls to increase pace

2)Passing layer chases receiver

3)Increase tempo – players try and catch player in front

4)Use central cones- players dribble through those before progressing to passing gates

5)Players play 1-2 passes from passing gates

Game (20 mins)