Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Possession/Combination Play Session (Start Time: 2014-08-14 19:00:00)

Diamond Passing Warm up (15 mins)

Passing and Movement Drill/Warm Up From Ajax F.C. (15-20 mins) 5 Players max.

Setup - Cones set up 10 -15 yards away from each other in a diamond shape

Player 1 plasses to player 2. Player 1 makes a run just off centre of the diamond. Player 2 cushions the ball into Player 1 and turns and runs to Player 3's position. As Player 2 makes his cushioned pass Player 3 begins to make his run. Player 1 recieves the cushioned pass and first time plays in Player 3 who controls and dribbles the ball to the Cone on the left, Player 1 takes up Player 2's original position. Player 3 then makes a pass to Player 4 who starts the Drill again. Player 3 continues his run and joins the end of the line behind Player 5.

Coaching Points - First touch is very important. Keep moving and on the toes at all times. Cushioned Pass is important so demonstrate if you need to.

Progressions - Switch direction of the initial pass, Use weaker foot.

Screen 3 (20 mins)

Arsenal Session 3 - 3 v. 1 to 5 v. 3 in a 20 x 15 yard area and a 10 x 10 yard area

Setup - 4 cones, 3 v 1 in the cones, 4 on the outside of grid

Start inside with 3 v. 1 playing 1 or 2 touch. When the 1 defender wins the ball, he plays out to

the 4 outside players who play possession, now making it a 5 v. 3 game in the larger area.

When the 1 defender in the middle wins the ball, he must quickly transition the ball to the

outside players. The 3 in the middle must remain compact on defence and deny the through

ball.