Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Change Direction: Activity

Activity (15 mins)

Organization:

1. 20 x 20 yard area set up as shown

2. 12 players set up as shown

3. 1 ball per player

Instructions:

1. One player from each group dribbles out from marker 1 to marker 2, attempting to arrive at the same time

2. When the players get to marker 2 they then turn and explode to marker 3

3. When the players get to marker 3 they then turn and explode back to marker 1

4. As soon as the first player arrives at marker 2, the next player sets off

5. Play for a set time lim it and then change the direction

Coaching Points:

1. Controlled approach

2. Technique (specific one being used)

3. Get low on contact to create a platform to explode and accelerate away

4. Take the ball away with the nearest surface of the nearest foot

Progression/Regression:

1. P – Start with inside cut and progress to outside

2. P – Go both directions to work both feet

3. P – Time the activity to measure how many times each player/team can turn at marker 3

4. R – Add four center markers if players are unable to turn at the middle without running into each other