Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): MSC Golden Knights 1st Attacker

Main Activity20 mins

Organization:

as shown

Instructions:

2 fields 1 with PUGS and one without (field without scores by dribbling over line)

1v1 to start

If a goal is scored the team that gets scored on adds a player to make it 2v1. Play up to 2v2 and then restart with 1v1 after ball goes out or there is a goal in 2v2. Player that comes on starts with the ball.

Have players keep track of goals they score and add team goals up at end to have individual winner and team winners.

Coaching Points/Questions:

Head up to observe where defender, teammates, and goal are at when on the ball.

When to dribble, pass, or shoot.

Keep moving after pass to support teammate if in 2v1 or 2v2

Do you need to move closer or further from your teammate?

1st attacker mentality to score when in numbers up situation.

Do you have to pass just because you have a teammate now?

Movement from 2nd attacker to create width/options for player on the ball.

What to do when you are 1st attacker now?

Regressions/Progressions:

up to 3v3 now.