Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 2023_01_20: Junior - Hiding the Ball from the Defender

Technical Game: Raptor Trap (15 mins)

INSTRUCTIONS: 

Play this game King of the Hill style, winner goes up, loser goes down

• Do they understand the concept of Hiding the Ball? 
• Maybe play this game without 
• Use coach modelling in demonstration to explain the game

COACHING TOOLS

Restrict:

• None

Relate:

• Ball protection

Reward:

• Bonus point for scoring without ever losing possession

Tactical Game: Reset (3v3) (15 mins)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• 3 v 3 game with attackers receiving from their teammate at the endzone.
• Attackers must try and turn defenders and score in the mini goals

• Defenders try to win possession and RESET by playing back to their teammate and then receiving back to attack.
• Attackers must be inside the shooting zone to score.
• Bouncer cannot be used as a third player once he has played in
• Game always starts back up at the top. 
• The team that scores, gets the ball back. 

ROUND 1:  Every player is matched up 1v1 and they can only tackle their direct opponent. 

ROUND 2:  Normal rules. Can tackle anyone. Every pass the team makes before scoring a goal gets added to the scorline. e.g. if a team makes 4 consecutive passes before scoring, their goal count as 5. Must score for the bonus to be included. 

ROUND 3: Could you introduce/entice the idea of a give an go? 

COACHING CONSIDERATIONS:

• Is there enough pressure on receiving player?
• Are players able to connect with teammates? 
• Could you add in/teach the idea of a Give and Go?

COACHING TOOLS

Restrict:

• When receiving from bouncer players must take at least 2 touches

Relate:

• Any time receiving with a defender in the back

Reward:

• 2 points if the player that receives from the coach can turn and score