Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Fireworks U9 - Passing, movement - 9/19/13

Screen 1

Organization:

As shown above, triangle size can vary depending on ability level

Instructions:

Pass the ball on the outside of the triangle.

While the ball is moving between A-B, player C is checking in, then when the ball gets to B, player C should check out/away to receive the ball. Continue passing the ball

Coaching Points:

Timing of the movement, of when to check in and away.

Understand that you don't check when the ball is at the player's feet, you should already be moving while the ball is being played/moving. That way when it's time for the ball to played you are all ready to receive the ball.

Screen 3

Instructions:

First pass is to feet, second is back to feet, the third is into space. (feet, feet, space OR 1-2 then through)

Coaching Points:

Same as the previous two progressions of this triangle passing activity.

Tying passing "to feet" and passing "to space" together.

Movement off ball is crucial to getting the timing right on the passes.

Progressions:

Screen 5

The area above can be altered however you see fit, basically the point of the this set up is to encourage getting the ball forward as quickly as possible.

In order for you get passed the line of cones, the player must either be passed into the "scoring area" or their first touch must take them into the area. Once the player is in, only one defender from the opposing team can go into the area and defend them.

Majority of the game is played in between the cones.

Focus on a positive first touch to get up the field as quickly as possible. The two goals also encourages the player to switch the field instead of just going up one side or one way.

The field is wider than longer to encourage the ball going from side to side as well.