Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Harrison-Sharks-Dribbling/Evaluation-9/4

Main-Theme (Unopposed) (15 mins)

Organization:

1. 30 x 20 yard area set up as shown

2. 9 players (3 groups of 3) set up as shown

3. 3 balls, extras around the outside

Instructions:

1. The activity starts with the first player dribbling out, for the first part of the activity players are dribbling with different techniques as te cross their area. (Messi, Ronaldo, Xavi)

2. The player then passes the ball to the next player in line when they are 2-3 yards from the line

3. The player who recieves the ball then repeats the activity and the exercise continues

4. Progressions: A cone is placed in the middle and the players are to perform a specified move or technique around the cone.

Coaching Points:

1. Controlled Approach

2. Move/Technique being used

3. Timing of move (outside the tackling radius of the defender)

4. Change of pace and acceleration after the move has been completed.

5. Cut behind the defender after completeing the move (close the door on the defender)

Progressions:

1. P-Players can only use their weaker foot.

Main Theme (Semi/Fully Opposed) (15 mins)

Organization:

1.20 x 20 yard area

2.8 players – set up as shown

3.2 balls

Instructions:

1.Players perform three actions in the this activity; the first is to beat a passive defender in the middle, the next is to make a pass diagonally to the attacking player opposite, the third is to become the next defender and press the attacking player (straight).

2.After pressing the next player replace the attacking player on the side and wait for your next attempt.

Coaching Points:

1.Positive first touch to engage the defender

2.Timing and execution of the move selected to beat the player

3.Quick next action in the pass to deny the opportunity for the defender to recover

Progressions:

P – Pressing players now become active and attempt to win the ball

R – Walk through the sequence so that players understand the order of each action

Conditioned Game (10 mins)

Organization:

40 x 30 yard area, set up as shown

Instructions:

1. Players are divided into two teams 5 v 5 + GK's and combine to score

2. Players are not allowed to pass the ball forward

3. They are allowed to pass sideways and backward, they are permitted to shoot the ball forward

4. first team to 10 goals wins

Coaching Points:

1. Recognize 1 v 1 situations and take on an opponent

2. When your team loses possesion, try to get 'touch tight' to your opponenet

3. Observe unopposed team mates and pass to them

4. Observe open space and dribble to score

5. Positive first touch where possible

6. If the route to goal is blocked, siwth the point of attack

7. Improvisation/Creativity

Progressions: