Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Gu13B-Wk5B-Passing/Receiving

Technical-Diamond Passing (15 mins)

Equipment: 6 cones, 6-8 players depending on group size. 2 balls (extras can be placed behind A and C

Set Up: Place 4 cones in a diamond pattern 10-15 yards apart based on age and skill of players. Place 2 cones back to back directly in the centre

Set up as shown: Two lines at A and C with another two players one at B and 10

Activity: 2 balls at once starting from A and C.

A plays to B who one touches back to A and opens up quickly moving to position 1. A plays a pass to B at position 1 and takes B's initial spot. Player B at position 1 opens up with a good touch towards C and plays a pass to C and follows to the back of C line. At the same time, C plays to D who one touches back to C and opens up quickly moving to position 2. C plays a pass to D at position 2 and takes D's initial spot. Player D at position 2 opens up with a good touch towards A and plays a pass to A and follows to the back of A line. The drill constantly cycles.

Progression, switch direction to work weaker foot.

Coaching Points:

Head up

Communication

Good first touch

Body Position & Open Up

Accuracy and Pace of pass

Technical Combination Play Cross and Fininsh (20 mins)

Equipment: 10 cones, a supply of balls, small net.

Set Up: Place cones and pug net as displayed in one quarter of

the field. Begin with two lines of players at cone A and D. Place a

single player at cone B and another at cone C. All balls start at A

Activity:

Player A plays a pass to B (then follows to B's position) who in turn

plays to C (then follows to take C's position) .As this is happening,

Player D moves into a support position at cone 1. Player C on

receipt will play in to player D and wheel out down the line to

receive a 1 touch wall pass from D (D then begins a looping attack

run into center). Upon receipt of the pass back, player C will

dribble to the corner box where they will play a cross in to D who

will one touch finish in the pug net.

Player D collects their shot and sprints around the outside to the

back of line A while player C sprints the other direction to the back

of line D.

Play resumes with next player in line A.

Progression 1: Add a defender on Player C

Progression 2: Add a second defender on player D

Coaching Points:

Communication

Accuracy and pace of pass

Shape and timing of runs

Quality Finish -Accuracy over power