Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Ball protection/ passing pattern

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Steven Corcoran
Name: Steven Corcoran
City: Stamford
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Ball Protection

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Ball Protection
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Ball Protection (15 mins)

Objective

To improve players ability to protect the ball 

Organization

10 x 12 yard area 

Mini goal for a target behind player C 

Player A plays the ball to player B and player B protects the ball. If they are able to hold the defender off for 3 seconds they can try to turn and score in the mini goal. 

If player C wins the ball they try to dribble over the line. 

Progression is for player B to pass the ball to player A and go into a 2 v 1 against C

Coaching Points

Body shape - side on 

Protect the Ball

Can you feel pressure? 

Can you use a side move to turn?

Interval Duration


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Passing Pattern 4

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Passing Pattern 4 (15 mins)

Objective

To improve player ability to pass and receive on the move. 

Organization

Player set up as shown 

10 Yards apart 

Pattern A > B > C > D

Player B should check to the opposite side after first round

Progression to pattern A > B > A > C > D 

Coaching Points

Opened body shape 

Receive on the back foot 

positive touch forward 

Toe up, heel down (while passing and receiving) 

Visual check 

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