Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Littles Session

Toilet Tag (5 mins)

THE SESSION: Toilet Tag

- There will be 1 player tagging the players and another player that is the Lifeguard. When a player is tag it turns into a toilet and the lifeguard has to flush (pull the players hand down) to safe them.

- Depending on number of players you can have 2 taggers.

- 3 rounds

PROGRESSIONS:

1 - The Lifeguard will be the only one to have a ball. The Lifeguard will have to dribble to the player that is tag and he will pass the ball in between the player legs to untagg him/her.

PROGRESSION 2 :

2- All players have a ball except the tagger and the lifeguard. The tagger just has to touch the ball of the players to tag him/her. When player is tag he/she will need to put the ball in front so lifegurd comes and pass the ball in between the legs to safe him/her.

KEY MESSAGES/POINTS:

- Be aware of surroundings

- Move to space , speed

- Control / Protect the ball

1st Play Phase (15 mins)

Moment

Attacking

Objective

To create chances and score goals.

Player Actions

Shoot • Pass/dribble

Key Qualities

Read game/make decisions • Initiative • Optimal technical

Organization

Mark out two 25 x 10-yard fields, each with two double goals. If you don’t have enough goals, use poles or cones to mark goals of the proper size. Players are divided into teams of two and take turns playing 2 v 2. Play for 20 minutes with two breaks.

Key words

Opening, dribble, pass, shoot

Guided Questions

1) How do you find an opening? 2) How do you create an opening? 3) What should you do if you see an opening?

Answers

1) Look at the opponent’s position. 2) Make the opponent move. Pass or dribble past an opponent. 3) Shoot.

Notes

First break: Coach asks questions, players continue playing to discover answers. Second break: Players share answers with coach and each other.

2nd Play Phase The Game (15 mins)

Moment

Attacking

Objective

To move the ball forward, create chances and score goals.

Player Actions

Shoot • Pass/dribble

Key Qualities

Read game/make decisions • Initiative • Optimal technical

Organization

Mark out a regular 4 v 4 field (35 x 25 yards) with two mini goals. Teams play 4 v 4 using the Laws of the Game (LOTG) and according to the standards of play found in the U.S. Soccer Player Development Initiatives (PDIs). Play for 20 minutes including one “halftime” (5 min.).

Key words

Opening, dribble, pass, shoot

Guided Questions

1) How do you find an opening? 2) How do you create an opening? 3) What do you do if you see an opening? 4) What should attackers do when the path to the goal is open? 5) How close do you need to be to shoot? 6) What should you do if the defender catches up to you?

Answers

1) Look at the opponent’s position. 2) Make the opponent move. 3) Shoot, pass or dribble through it, depending on the game situation and your position on the field. 4) Dribble toward the goal quickly and directly 5) As close as necessary to be sure of scoring. 6) Cut across in front, block the defender’s path and shoot.