Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): 2013 Girls

Dribbling through the box (15 mins)

INTENSITY: high ACTIVITY TIME: 3 mins REST: 1 min INTERVALS: 6

Activity:

- Players work in 3s

- The practice starts with (2) players from each group work outside the large square, with the 3rd player in the area between the two squares.

- The two defenders play inside the inner square.

1) Each groups A passes to B, who is inside the square.

2) B dribbles or runs with the ball through the inner square and passes to C. B then exits the playing area.

3) A now moves into the playing area and receives a pass from C

4) A attempts to repeat the exercise.

Note: All groups work at the same me to out number the two D's.

Defenders try and win the ball then dribble out of the large square.

Scoring:

- Every successful journey in and out the box is (5) points.

Progression:

- Rotate Defenders

Coaching Points:

1) Reinforce all previous coaching points

2) Moving at speed and acceleration will be key to beat the defenders.

4 v 4 - four rows (25 mins)

INTENSITY: Moderate-high ACTIVITY TIME: 2 mins REST: 2 mins INTERVALS: 10-12

Activity:

- 4 v 4 (3 teams, 1 team resting at a time)

- Split the pitch up into four lines,

- Players play 1v1 inside the lines.

- Players are not allowed to cross the lines.

- Players can pass the ball into teammates.

- Object is to score on the goal.

- Players to rotate positions after every game

Progression:

- remove restriction and play regular 4 v 4 games.

Coaching Points:

1. Reinforce all previous coaching points.

2 Can players beat their opponent 1 v 1 then look to make the pass to the next zone or score.

3. Less coaching, let them play.