Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Minions - U6

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Football St George

SSP FSG

Profile Summary

Name:
SSP FSG
City:
Sydney
Country:
Australia
Membership:
Adult Member
Sport:
Football/Soccer

Description

Purpose/Objectives: 

  • Attacking Principles of Play

Attacking Principles (U6 – U9):

1. On the Ball

  • Can you run with the ball?
  • Can you keep your head up when running with the ball?
  • Can you use both feet when running with the ball?

 2. Movement 

  • No standing zone!
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Minions

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Minions
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Minions15 mins

Set Up: 

  • One player (Minion) with a ball and all other players without a ball.
  • Field size 20 (L) x 20 (W).

Action: 

  • Minion with a ball is to move around area.
  • Minion needs to dribble the ball around and try to pass the ball and hit the other players below the leg.
  • Each time a player is hit, they become a minion and join the first minion.
  • Dribble close in and shoot from close in.
  • Game is over when all players become minions.
Variation/Progressions: 
  • The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.
  • Aim to improve running/dribbling with the ball.

Player Tips:

  • As Above.

Coaching Points:

  • Correct running/dribbling with the ball technique.
  • Dribble close.
  • Heads Up.
  • Below the knees.

Session Timing:

  • Complete 3 sets of 3 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.

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