Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Recovery U15

Recovery Run

Recovery Run

Handball (15 mins)

End zone Handball Game  6v6, 7v7 

Teams move the ball from one end to another to score a point, once a point is scored the team in possession now tries to move the ball the opposite way to the other end zone ,to try and score a point. 

When the opposing team wins the ball or a change of possession, they attack the end zone that faces them to try gain a point.

Passing Seq (15 mins)

• 20x 40 
• Balls
• Pinnies
• 8 players minimum
• Player A passes to Player B, B passes to C, C passes to D. Players follow there pass.
• Check shoulder, check off mannequin receive pass and release 
• Both groups start at the same time

Game 7 v 7 , 9 v 9 (30 mins)

Practice 4: 7v7 Scrimmage with Shape Reminders (Building on Practice 1)

This practice builds upon the concepts introduced in Practice 1 by transitioning to a larger, more game-like scenario with reminders for maintaining defensive shape.

Setup:

• Full-size field
• Players: 14 players (two teams of 7)
• Equipment: Balls, bibs, cones (optional), discs or rings

Gameplay:

• Play a regular 7v7 game on a full-sized field with two small goals (3' x 3') at each end.
• The key coaching points from Practice 1 (out of bounds, throw-ins, goal kicks, goalkeeper, build-out line) still apply.

Shape Reminders:

• Place discs or rings at strategic points on the field to remind players of their defensive shape (diamond or pentagon formation).
• You can use different colored discs/rings for different positions (e.g., blue for defenders, red for attackers).
• Encourage players to refer to the discs/rings during stoppages in play (goal kicks, throw-ins, etc.) to get back into their defensive shape.

Coaching Points:

• Reinforce the key concepts from Practice 1 as needed.
• Focus on maintaining defensive shape throughout the game, using the discs/rings as visual cues.
• Encourage communication and teamwork to defend effectively as a unit.
• Celebrate successful defending and transitions from defense to attack.