Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Passing inside - Emerson U9-U11

Warm Up (15 mins)

Two even groups in 30Wx40L grid. Players in the middle pass the ball to the players on the outside and take their place on the outside. The player on the outside who receives the ball, dribbles into the middle and then connects a pass to a different player on the outside.

COACHING POINTS / KEY CONCEPTS : • Technique of Passing: Non-Kicking foot pointed to target and parallel to ball, locked ankle with toe up (inside of the foot pass), strike ball solid through the middle, accuracy, pace and timing • Technique of Receiving: Ankle locked with toe up and get body behind the ball, eyes on the ball at instant of reception, present the receiving foot back (to cushion) and redirect the ball out of trouble or into space • Technique of Dribbling: Keep the ball close, use the laces to go forward, use the inside/outside of the foot and the bottom(sole) to change directions, Keep your head up, change speed

Activity 2 (25 mins)

4v4 to FOUR GOALS: 

. Play a game to 4 goals:  

In a 30Wx40L yard grid, have the two teams play and score in any of the opponent's two goals

Variation: The goal is worth the number of successful passes made prior to scoring

COACHING POINTS / KEY CONCEPTS

Techniques – Passing and Receiving • Tactical – Penetration, Support, Width and Mobility, Speed of Play