Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Stop Starts

SAQ

Organization:

1. 15 x 20 Area Size split through the middle.

2. 2 groups of 6 running at the same time.

3. Split the groups into two teams. 

Instructions:

1. There are 2 channels, 1 with defenders, 1 with attackers.

2. Aim of the attacker is to cross either finish line arms length ahead of the attack.

3. Defenders job is to stay as close as they can when the attackers cross the line.

4. Game lasts 7 seconds, players switch roles every time.

Coaching Points:

1. Attack space ahead.

2. Recognise defenders position.

3. Behind you = accelerate.

4. Alongside you (space ahead) = pretend to turn keep going forward.

5. Alongside you (space behind you) = turn.

6. Defender ahead of you = turn.

7. Once the attacker gets a yard of space look to cut across defender.

Progressions:

1. The finish line is now the line behind the defenders so attackers have 7 seconds to create space and cut across the defenders pathway and across the line.

2. Defenders are trying to tag attackers when they enter their zone.

1 v 1 Opposed

Organization:

1. 30 x 30 Area Size.

2. Split group into two teams.

Instructions:

1. Game starts when the coach passes the ball into play.

2. 1st player to get the ball tries to score.

3. The other player must try adn win it and then try and score himself.

Coaching Points:

1. Attack space ahead (bigger 1st touch).

2. Head up to see defenders position.

3. Protect ball if continue to dribble (put body between the defender and ball).

Progressions: