Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Week 6 Passing and Receiving U9-U10 (Start Time: 2014-01-27 16:30:00)

Passing Ball Mastery (20 mins)

Objective: Introduce the skills of passing and receiving with little or no pressure.

Area: Quarter of field at Campton Indoor arena

Activity: 1. Players in triangle. They move the ball from point to point in the triangle receiving the ball across their body. 2. Players pass across the line in two touches, one to prep one to play and run across to other line. Should be two touches, but can start with 3 by receiving, prepping, and playing, 3. Pass or dribble across, either way develop a good first touch.

Passing Gates 2v1 & 2v2 (20 mins)

Objective: Develop passing and receiving skills with pressure applied.

Area: Quarter of field at Campton Indoor arena

Activity: Pick 3 defending players. These 3 defending players are now trying to steal the ball from the 2 attackers. Two attackers score by completing passes between the gates. If defender wins it, they try to dribble throughh as many gates before the attacking team regains possession. Play 2-3 minutes, switch roles. Progress to a 2v2 game where they are playing a 2v2 team game trying to pass to their friend more than the other team.

Coaching Points: Proper technique. Emphasize that the toe is slightly up and the heel down in both passing and receiving. Find the proper weight for each pass. Visual and verbal cues. Do not let players stand between cones Balls and players should always be moving. Spatial awareness and movement off the ball.

Juggle cool down (5 mins)

Might be a good idea to do some inside the foot juggle passing between partners.