Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Passing & Receiving Directional touch U7/8 14/10/25 (Start Time: 2025-10-14 18:00:00)

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Name:
Guy Smith
City:
Port Talbot
Country:
United Kingdom
Membership:
Adult Member
Sport:
Football/Soccer
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Organisation (Practice Layout & Transition)

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Passing Gates

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Passing Gates
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Passing Gates15 mins

Passing & Movement with Gates

Setup:

  • Playing area marked for later 4v4 games.
  • Multiple gates of varying colours and sizes placed within the area.
  • Players work in pairs.

Warm-Up Activity:

  • Objective: Develop control and awareness.
  • Players pass freely within the area.
  • Aim: 5 touches before passing back to their partner.

Progression 1: Gate Challenge

  • Objective: Encourage movement and accuracy.
  • Pairs aim to pass through as many gates as possible in 1-minute intervals.
  • Emphasis on teamwork and communication.

Progression 2: 1v1 Gate Scoring

  • Objective: Introduce competition and directional play.
  • On whistle: pairs split and compete 1v1.
  • Score by breaking through a gate.
  • Keep score during 1-minute rounds.

Coaching Points:

  • Passing Technique:

    • Eye contact to anticipate movement.
    • Weight of pass: not too hard, not too soft.
    • Receiver: stay light on toes, ready to react.

  • First Touch:

    • Use directional touch to set up next action.
    • Demonstrate how to use touch to move toward gates.

  • Communication:

    • Use voice, gestures, or body language.
    • Read partner’s movement to decide direction.

Challenges:

  • Be skilful with your 5 touches before passing.
  • Try passing with your weaker foot.
  • Can your pair reach 20 good passes in the first section?
  • Make the gate game competitive – who’s winning?
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Passing Tech

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Passing Tech
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Passing Tech10 mins

Drill Overview: Passing & Receiving in Motion

Setup:

  • 15m long area.
  • 2 players positioned at each end.
  • One player dribbles to the centre, then passes to the next player on the opposite side.
  • That player receives, turns, and repeats the pattern.

Coaching Focus:

Receiving Technique:

  • Be on your toes, ready to move.
  • Anticipate the pass and present the correct surface of the foot.
  • Use a cushioned first touch to control the ball.
  • Direct your first touch towards your next action.

Passing Technique:

  • Use the inside of the foot for control and accuracy.
  • Strike through the centre of the ball.
  • Use your standing foot as a pointer to guide direction.

Progression:

  • Add large cones in front of the receiver.
  • Players must shift the ball sideways before passing—simulating evasion or creating space.

Challenges:

  • Which team can complete the most consecutive passes without losing the ball?
  • Who will be crowned “Champion Passers”?
  • Focus on:
    • Accuracy
    • Good contact
    • Consistent technique

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 2 v 1

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2 v 120 mins

Drill Overview: 2v1 in a Wide Area

Setup:

  • Area is wider than it is long
  • Two attackers vs one defender.
  • Objective: attackers work together to beat the defender and score

Coaching Points:

Attackers:

  • Draw the defender out: Ball carrier should engage the defender to create space.
  • Receiver movement:
  • Make an angle ahead of the ball to receive in stride.
  • After passing, make a  supporting run to offer a second option.
  • If the defenderover commits to the line, recognize the opportunity to take them on 1v1

Defender:

  • Start in a good position: Get across the goal early.
  • Try to push the attacker wide toward the touchline to isolate them.
  • Don’t rush, wait for the right moment to challenge.
  • Be ready to react quickly if the ball is shifted or passed.

Tactical Focus:

  • Decision-making : When to pass, when to dribble, when to support.
  • Spatial awareness: Use the width to create and exploit space.
  • Defensive discipline
  • : Stay compact, delay, and force errors.

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