Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): week 4: build out from the back

Screen 2 (15 mins)

Organization

• split the field into 2 channels
• split team into 2 different colors
• cones placed in pattern above
• player A starts with ball

Instructions

Pattern 1:

1. Player A passes to player B

2. Player B passes to D who then plays a pass C 

3. Player C will check in and give through ball to player D

4. Player D will run towards goal and must score first touch

5. Rotation A>B>C>D> back of the line 

Pattern 2 

1. Player A passes to player B

2. Player B plays a through ball to D who then plays a pass C

3. Player C checks in and must score 1 touch 

Coaching Point

-head up when receiving ball 

-receive ball on back foot 

-body shape ready to receive 

-recognize passing lane

-weight of pass 

Progressions

-add a defender to attempt to win ball

Scrimmage (35 mins)

Organization

field size 20x25

2 pugs or 4 pugs with goals with GK

spare balls

Instructions

- team must set themselves with 3 lines of attack defense- midfield- forward

-observe game and let players make decisions

-if necessary step in and guide players on when to dribble, pass or shoot

-most importantly naturally enforce topic that was practiced on today's session

Coaching Points:

-communication

-reinforce knowledge of game rules (restarts and game related topics)

-enforce what was practiced on the session

 Restart Week 9: Penalty Kicks

Players will learn how to quickly adjust themselves on a penalty kick. There will be an emphasis on which shooting technique is most effective when taking a penalty kick. 

Principle of Play Week 9: Improvisation and Creativity in front of goal 

Every situation in front of goal will be  different from each other. To goal is to make each one a goal scoring opportunity. Each situation requires the player to choose which technique they deem effective in the situation. Improvisation and creativity in front goal is what separates regular goals from amazing goals.