Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Change Direction: Activity

Main Theme (15 mins)

Organization:

1. 20x20 grid set up as shown

2. Half of the team in red with a ball

3. Half of the team in white without a ball

Instructions:

1. The attackers must attempt to keep their ball for as long as possible

2. The defenders must attempt to kick out all attacking players balls in a set time limit

3. The defending team scores one point for each ball kicked out, the attacking team scores one point for each ball left in at the time the game is stopped

4. If the attacker has their ball kicked out they must dribble and turn through one of the fours gates to re-enter the game

5. The game is over if all balls are kicked out or the time limited is reached

6. Play for a set time limit and rotate players

Coaching Points:

1. Appropriate turn to protect or change direction

2. Bend the knees to create a platform to accelerate

3. Use the upper body to add disguise

4. Turn into space

Progressions:

1. P – Increase defenders

2. P – Reduce playing area

3. P – Increase number of gates or turns performed to re-enter the game

4. R – Reduce the number of defenders

5. R – Increase playing area