Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Winter Futsal Camp Session 1 (U15/U16)

Dribbling Warm Up (15 mins)

Organization:

20x15

Instructions:

Dribbling

Coaching Points:

-Head up to see available space

-Keep the ball close when in crowded areas (can you take a touch everystep you take)

-If a player sees a good area of space, then theycan take bigger touch/accelerate into it

-Use correct dribbling technique (pinkytoe touches, knee over ball)

Progressions:

Practice hooks, pullbacks and Cruyff turns

Limited Pressure (20 mins)

Organization:

Instructions:

Limited pressure with the defender closing from different angles. The attackers decide which move is best in each

slightly different situation. 2 players with a ball as attackers with one defensive player. As one attacker dribbles to the cone, defender shuffles/sidesteps toward cone. As players meet, the attacker turns back and next attacker begins. Limited Pressure.

Coaching Points:

Close control dribbling

Give yourself room to make the turn

Correct technique when making the turn showing disguise and tempo

2v2 (20 mins)

Organization:

20x15

2 small goals in the middle

2v2

Instructions:

2 small goals in a 5 yard square. Coach plays ball for 2 players and controls how much pressure defenders put on

attacker. The goals are set up outward to present different problems and opportunities for both the attacker and defender. The

defender pressures the attacker and forces them to use their skills to get free and score on any of the small goals

Coaching Points:

Coach the understanding to see and utilize space

Be Positive!!!!

Technique and tempo when using skills and turns

Disguise

Free Play (20 mins)