Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): A20 (Start Time: 2020-03-05 18:05:00)

SSG: Wide Play (15 mins)

Organization: Quarter field at Pine Glen. Two large goals; Two 8*8 "free zones" set up on either side of the GK box of both large goals. Supply of balls beside each goal.

Activity: Regular 7v7 game (each team plays 1-2-3-1). Only restriction is that attackers cannot be challenged in the free zones whilst in possession. Encourage use of the zones to create space/width /opportunities. Reward a goal with possession from the team's GK. Manage subsitutions. Restarts are always with GK of the team that did not lose the ball.

Progression:

Limit time in the free zone to 2-3 seconds.

Remove the free zones.

Coaching Points:

1. Dispersal - create width in attack.

2. Positive touch forward. Open body position - receive on back foot.

3. Movement into space.

5. Timing of runs/passes.

House (15 mins)

Set Up: 18-yard box; 5*5 grid just outside the semi circle. Supply of balls outside the small grid.

Players: everyone - 3 teams. 2 GKs.

Description:

Fun shooting activity. Timed activity wherein players on a team have 3 minutes to score as many goals as possible. Everyone touches the ball - sequence includes a pass across the grid, layoff, shot. Players rotate to ensure everyone does all 3 roles.

Every 3 minutes rotate the teams. Total goals wins. Resting players MUST ensure the shooting team never runs out of balls. If they do run out, resting team is deducted 3 points.