Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): GU11-ADP-Combination and pentrating

Warmup-Diamond Passing (10 mins)

Equipment: 6 cones, 6-8 players depending on group size. 2 balls (extras can be placed behind A and C

Set Up: Place 4 cones in a diamond pattern 10-15 yards apart based on age and skill of players. Place 2 cones back to back directly in the centre

Set up as shown: Two lines at A and C with another two players one at B and 10

Activity: 2 balls at once starting from A and C.

A plays to B who one touches back to A and opens up quickly moving to position 1. A plays a pass to B at position 1 and takes B's initial spot. Player B at position 1 opens up with a good touch towards C and plays a pass to C and follows to the back of C line. At the same time, C plays to D who one touches back to C and opens up quickly moving to position 2. C plays a pass to D at position 2 and takes D's initial spot. Player D at position 2 opens up with a good touch towards A and plays a pass to A and follows to the back of A line. The drill constantly cycles.

Progression, switch direction to work weaker foot.

Coaching Points:

Head up

Communication

Good first touch

Body Position & Open Up

Accuracy and Pace of pass

Main activity (20 mins)

Setup as shown on both sides of the 18 yd box. 5 or more players on each side with a keeper.

Activity: C plays A who plays in to B. As ball is moving C is moving up to receive pass back from B. C then plays a through ball into space in the corner that A is running on to. After laying off to C, Player B takes a looping diagonal run inside to receive a cross from A. C takes B's spot and A and B join the group on the other side. Play rotates from side to side.

Progression 1: Add a defender on B

Progression 2: C also makes an attack run to the top of the box to give player A options on cross