Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): gdf term 2 possesion games

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Gavin de Niese
Name: Gavin de Niese
City: NOBLE PARK
Country: Australia
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Cone Line Dribbling

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Cone Line Dribbling
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Cone Line Dribbling

Title: Cone Line Dribbling (3 in each line, 2/3 lines) 

Purpose: Quick-controlled touches on the ball with different variations and techniques.

Organization & Objective:

6 cones placed 2.5 yards apart in a single file line. 3-4 players in each line. The first player will start by dribbling through the cones. Upon getting to the end of the line, they will lay the ball off for their teammate. Change the skill/dribbling technique every 1.5-2 minutes.

Progressions:

  • Right foot – left foot through cones.
  • Outside – inside through cones.

  • Toe taps forward - sideways on. 

  • iniestas (Inside of the feet).

  • Sole roll - inside touch - inside touch - sole roll.

Coaching Points:

  • Quick, controlled, and effective touches.

  • Technique > Speed. Increase speed once you get more comfortable with the skill.

  • Pick your head up and eyes looking forward as best you can. 


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Triangle Partner FitSkill

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Triangle Partner FitSkill

Title: Triangle 3 Player Passing Activation

Purpose:

  • Activating short passing combinations with between 3 players. 

  • players must pass move to the free cone and not pass diagonal. 

Organization & Objective:

 players are to move to the free cone making movement into space, fake pole or player in the middle for players to play around. 

Progressions:

  • Players first work without a defender. 

  • add a defender as the pole, making sure players are working to the free cone 

  • get defender to win the ball and dribble outside the square 

Coaching Points:

  • Proper weight and accuracy to your passes.

  • Focus on a quality first touch to set yourself up for a good pass.

  • Players should be on their toes ready to receive and demanding the ball.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 4v1 Rondo

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4v1 Rondo

Title: 4v1 Rondo

Purpose:

Maintaining possession in a numbers up scenario.

Organization & Objective: 

In a 12x12 yard grid have 5 players total with 4 players working together offensively while the 5th player is given a pinnie and defends. The 4 offensive players will attempt to collectively connect as many passes as possible without being dispossessed. If the defense wins it, the offensive team will start over. For younger ages, switch defenders every minute. For older ages, they can switch if they are the offensive player who got dispossessed or turned the ball over.

Progressions:

  • 2 touch maximum

  • Make it a competition by having a defender from a different group defend. Offensive teams will attempt to connect more consecutive passes then the other group. Play for 1 minute. Team that connects more passes in that minute will be rewarded a point.

Coaching Points: 

  • Adjust your angle to provide support to the player with the ball.

  • Remain on your toes and ready to receive.

  • Play with urgency but remain calm and under control.

  • Move the ball away from pressure.  


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 2 Team Over The River

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2 Team Over The River

Title: 2 Team Over The River (5 vs 2 or 3 vs 1 depending on the numbers. 

(get them in partners as there defenders first.)

Purpose:

Keep possession in number up situations.

Organization & Objective: 

In a 25x25 yard grid with a middle line splitting it in half have two groups of 5. Each team has their own designated half of the grid. Grey players start with possession and white players send two defenders in to create a 5v2 rondo. Once defenders win the ball, they play it back to their half of the grid and begin to possess while grey then sends 2 defenders over. Every time the team in possession links 3 consecutive passes, they earn a point. Increase number of passes to earn a point if necessary. Play for 7 minutes. Team with the most points wins.

Progressions:

  • Begin with unlimited touches, then limit touches to 2-3 max.

Coaching Points

  • Quick off ball movement. Move to open space and adjust your angle to be in a supportive position.

  • Maintain space when in possession. Space = time = ability to make good decisions.

  • Play with urgency. Stay relaxed but play quick.

  • Know where your options are before you receive the ball.


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