Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Cardiff City ADC (Bridgend) U8s Playing out from the back (Start Time: 2025-01-10 17:00:00)

Tech (10 mins)

How to play:

• Players split into groups of 3 as shown ( 1 ball per group) 2 players at opposite ends 1 player central play goes back and forth across pitch
• 1 outside player will play ball into central player who will look to receive side on with back foot and pass to opposite side once pass leaves central player the central player will move across central area to change the angle/shape of when they next receive the ball 
• The session will progress to central players coming to meet the ball bouncing a pass of the side they receive from before opening up body to play to the opposite side and again with central player moving to a different angle 
• Players to be rotated every 1 minute so everyone plays as central player

Coaching Points: 

• Are correct passing/control mechanics being used
• Are players receiving side on
• Are central players changing angle of approach/moving into new space
• Encourage outside/central players to be on toes ready to receive ball
• Can players move quickly towards ball 

SSG (25 mins)

7v7 (incl Gks) Multi directional 

How to play: 

• 2 equal teams 1 attacking 1 defending 
• Attacking team will attack one end by playing out from GK if ball goes out of play or they score a goal they then attack the opposite end with GK restarting play 
• If Defending team win ball they counter attack on the goal attack started from
• Rotate attacking/defending teams every 5 mins

 Conditions: 

• If ball goes out of play or goal is scored GK from opposite end restarts play into a attacking player
• If defending team wins ball they attack end where attack started from 
• GK always restarts play 
• Gk has 6 secs to restart play or team loses a point

Challenges: 

• 2 points if keeper can play direct pass across halfway line(must be received cleanly by teammate) and 3 points if goal is scored from the pass
• Defenders counter goals worth 2 points 
• Can attacking team score within 10-12 secs once balls played out
• Can defending team keep a clean sheet for 5 points
• Can Players organise and reshape quickly on change of attacking direction 

Notes to coaches: 

• Support coaches either end behind goals to help guide GK LCB RCB on positioning and making sure GK restarts play quickly 
• Plenty of balls in goals goals either end  for quick restarts
• Open up to free play normal SSG with 10-15mins left of session 

Targets: 

• Be the team with most points to win

 P1:Add touch/time limtis on ball (4 touches/6secs on ball)

P2:Add pass limits before scoring (3-6 passes)

P3:Shrink area size

P4:add extra defenders

R1: Add extra attackers

R2:Extend area size

 Coaching points:

• Do players need to drop back to receive ball
• Can players manipulate space (drag defenders away) to create passing lanes for teammates 
• Can players react quickly to change of attacking direction
• When playing out from the back are our passes the correct angle and weight to reach intended target 
• How can players best support there teammates 
• Are players receiving side on (looking to play forward at earliest chance)
• Are correct passing/control mechanics being used

 Notes to coaches:

• Support coaches at both ends behind goals to help guide GK LCB RCB with postioning when playing out from back and concurrent support
• Ensure Gk restarts play quickly
• Plenty of balls in goals at both ends to enure quick restarts