Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Passing, Receiving & Creating Space (Start Time: 2014-11-11 17:30:00)

Rondo 4v2 (15 mins)

Objective

Developing ball retention: Passing, Receiving and losing your marker.

Description

In a square area of 12 by 12 yards we play 2v2.

Each side has 2 side players who can move up and down their line, but are not allowed to enter the square. This creates a 4v2 numerical advantage.

The aim is to maintain possession utilising all 4 players in the team, all of whom are limited to 2 touches.

The aim of the game is to reach 10 passes within your team without the opposition intercepting the ball.

The players use the 4v2 numerical advantage while in possession.

Every 2 minutes the sides are changed, also rotating the side players.

Coaching Points

1- All players should open up their body to shape themselves in the direction of their first touch and pass to a teammate.

2- Angle of support - provide support with at least 2 viable passing options.

3- Speed up play: Reduce the time taken between the first touch and the pass.

Passing, Receiving & Creating Space (20 mins)

Learning Objectives

To develop passing, receiving and creating space (unmarking)

Description

In a square of 10 yards we play in groups of 5.

There are 2 variations.

First variation

Players pass straight and should follow the direction to replace the position of the receiver.

The receiving player must first create space (using the cone as a defender) by checking away before receiving the pass.

The same sequence continues until the coach instructs to switch the direction.

Second variation

Players pass diagonal and run straight.

Coaching Points

1- Improve the speed of play by limiting to 1 touch when it is possible.

2- Players should time their movement well when creating space. It must be made while the pass is traveling between the previous 2 players.

3- When creating space, the player should check away with an open body shape before moving to receive the pass.

4- The correct body shape should be monitored (opening up) and receiving the ball with back foot ( foot furthest away from the ball.

Progression

1- Add an extra ball with 6 players for each group. This way there will be 2 balls at the same time increasing the speed of play and difficulty.

2- Coach will call SWITCH, players have to respond quickly changing the playing direction.

SSG (20 mins)

Learning Objectives

Developing passing, receiving and possession in a small sided game.

Coaching Points

1- Create space, losing your marker to receive the pass.

2- Passes must be of high speed and arrive directly at the players feet.

3- Timing of the runs must be coordinated to the pass.