Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): RWTB Race & 1v1 games

Technical (20 mins)

Organisation:

2 areas setup -

Area 1 - 2 x 10x10 yd squares a finish line 10 yards from the squares.

2 30x20 yd mini pitch with goal at either end.

Players split into two groups.

2 balls in area 1, 5 balls in area 2

Instruction:

Area 1 - 1 player per square, Players run with the ball around the square for two laps before racing over the finish line. First player over wins and races the winner of the next races, The players that come second go into a second place race.

Area 2 - Players are split into 2 x 3 players. 3 players (Defenders) at one corner with a ball each and the other 3 players (attachers) at the oppoisite end. The front defender passes accross the pitch to the attacker and enters the pitch. The attacker receives the ball and enters the pitch trying to beat his/her opponent and trying to score. Knce the ball is ouit the game is over and the next two players go.

Rotate areas after 10 minutes

Coaching points:

Big first touch in direction of travel,

Accelerate,

Maintain top speed and good stride pattern,

close control around cones.