Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): YDP_P3 Competing to Finish

FIFA 11+ Warmup (10 mins)

The Session:

The course is made up of 6 pairs of parallel cones, approx 5-6 yd apart.

2 players start at the same time from the first pair of cones, jog along the inside of the cones & do the various exercises on the way. After the last cone they run back along the outside. On the way back, speed can be increased progressively as players warm up.

Part 1 - Running Exercises (8 min)

1) Jog Straight Ahead - 2 sets

2) Hip Out - 2 sets

3) Hip In - 2 sets

4) Running Circling Partner - 2 sets (Jog to first cone, shuffle sideways toward your partner, shuffle an entire circle around one another & then shuffle back to the first cone)

5) Running Shoulder Contact - 2 sets (Jog to first cone, shuffle sideways towards your partner, in the middle, jump sideways towards each other to make shoulder-to-shoulder contact. Land on both feet with your hips & knees bent.)

6) Running Quick Forwards & Backwards - 2 sets (Run quickly to 2nd cone, then run backwards to 1st cone, Repeat, running 2 cones forwards & 1 cone backwards until you reach the other side of pitch)

Part 2 - Strength / Plyometrics / Balance

7.1) The Bench - Static Front Plank - 3 sets of 20-30 sec

7.2) The Bench - Alternate Legs - 3 sets of 2 sec holds for 40-60 sec.

7.3) The Bench - One Leg Lift & Hold - Each leg 3 sets of 20-30 sec each.

8.1) The Sideways Bench - Static Side Plank - 3 sets each side 20-30 sec.

8.2) The Sideways Bench - Raise & Lower Hip - 3 sets each side 20-30 sec.

8.3) The Sideways Bench - Leg Lift - 3 sets each side 20-30 sec each.

9.1) Hamstrings (Beginner) - Kneel on soft surface, have partner hold ankles down firmly. 1 set of 3-5 reps

9.2) Hamstrings (Intermediate) - 1 set of 7-10 reps.

9.3) Hamstrings (Advanced) - 1 set of 12-15 reps.

10.1) Single-Leg Stance - Hold the Ball - Stand on one leg while holding ball in front of you. 2 sets each leg for 20-30 sec.

10.2) Single- Leg Stance - Throwing Ball with Partner - Stand 2-3 yd apart, each on 1 leg. 2 sets each leg for 30 sec.

10.3) Single Leg Stance - Test Your Partner - Stand on 1 leg opposite your partner about 1 arms length apart. Whilst you both try to keep your balance, each of you in turn tries to push the other off balance in different directions. 2 sets of 30 sec each leg.

11.1) Squats - W/Toe Raise - 2 sets of 30 sec

11.2) Squats - Walking Lunges - Lunge your way across pitch then jog back. 2 sets of approx 10 each leg.

11.3) Squats - One Leg Squats - 2 sets of 10 each leg

12.1) Jumping - Vertical Jumps - 2 sets of 30 sec.

12.2) Jumping - Lateral Jumps - 2 sets of 30 sec.

12.3) Jumping - Box Jumps - 2 sets of 30 sec.

Part 3 - Running Exercises

13) Running - Across the Pitch - @ 75-85% max pace. 2 sets

14) Running - Bounding - 2 sets across pitch

15) Running - Plant & Cut - Jog 4-5 steps, then plant on the outside leg & cut to change direction. Accelerate & sprint 5-7 steps @ high speed before you decelerate & do a new plant & cut, repeat & jog back. 2 sets.

See FIFA 11+ Poster for more detailed instructions on body mechanics

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3v2 to goal (20 mins)

The Session:

Use an approximate grid 30x25

2 Teams

Attacking team is defending two small gates and has three

players while defending team has two. Defending team is

defending a big goal and score by passing through either counter

gate

Progression:

3 sets of 2 min. Switch roles for attackers/defenders after each round.

Coaching Points:

- Positive/agressive first touch to engage defender.

- Can I shoot to score? If no, can I dribble to beat or pass?

- Once defender is drawn to the ball, then look to pass.

- If defender takes away passing option, attacker must dribble.

- Good vision to recognize when to pass, when to dribble or when to shoot

- Players off the ball must move to get open (a place where there is no defender between you and the ball)

- Good shooting technique (laces, locked ankle, follow through for power)

SSG - Flying Changes (25 mins)

THE SESSION:

Small Sided Game - Flying Changes 4 v 4

Divide players into 4 teams of 4. 

2 teams play 4 v 4 on field while the other 2 teams are waiting on endline. If blue team scores, red team exits the endline they defended & the yellow team on that end brings a ball to attack the blue team. Ball out of bounds on sideline, normal throw in. If Red teams scores on blue team, blue exits the endline where the green team is & the green team then enters field & attacks the red team.

Play 5 minute games, then change up teams.

Progression:

Give 2 points to defending team if they keep the attacking team in their own defending end & score.

KEY POINTS:

-Look out for transition and how players counter attack

-High tempo

-Compete

-Communication

-Creative Play

-Score!Score!Score!