Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Boys 01 DA - Functional - 17Mar16 (Start Time: 2016-03-17 17:00:00)

Dutch Diamonds (15 mins)

Set-Up: Space set on 12-15 yard distance depending on ability.

Organization: Each side perform activity concurrently.

Activity 1: Play initiatde from check away and to by Player 2. Pass from Player 1 to Player 2. Player 3 pops off defender (mannequin). Player 2 passes to Player 3. Player 3 takes touch behind defender.

Activity 2: Play initiatde from check away and to by Player 2. Pass from Player 1 to Player 2. Player 3 pops off defender (mannequin). Player 2 passes to Player 3. Player 3 plays 1-2 with Player 2 behind defender.

Activity 3: Play initiatde from check away and to by Player 2. Pass from Player 1 to Player 2. Player 2 sets ball to Player 1. Player 1 passes to Player 3. Player 3 plays 1-2 with Player 2 behind defender.

Coaching Points

Passing technique - proper surface, weight of pass, accuracy | Timing of movements | Shoulder check

10v8 Functional (20 mins)

10v8 - Big goal with counters

Attacking team in 4-4-2. Defending team plays 4-1-2. Play starts from coach or extra player.

Attacking team goes to big goal. Defensive team plays to counter goals. Include restraining line for offside.

Coaching Points

Attacking - Movement of twin strikers | Purpose in possession | Immediate pressure on loss of possession

Defending - Orgnization/communication | When to press v squeeze | Look to counter on gain in possession