Sesión de Fútbol (Sesiones de Academia): Ball Mastery

Warm Up (10 mins)

Organization: 20x20, Cones

Instructions:

1. No Ball

2. A's start the game

3. They are looking to get through either gate without being tagged by the D's

4. Players switch roles after game ends

Coaching Points:

1. Look to unbalance 'D'

2. Timing of Fake

3. Accelerate

Main Theme (1v1 to Goal) (15 mins)

Organization:

1. Players play in field (20x20)

2. One team starts with the ball

Instructions:

1. Attacking Player dribbles towards defender

2. Defending player runs towards attacker on a 1v1

3. If defending player wins it, he will attempt to score on opposite goal

3. When both players have finished, next two players go.

4. Go to back of same line. After 2 rounds, teams switch roles.

5. When player scores he must celebrate

Coaching Points:

1. Dribble towards defender at speed

2. Perform move (timing)

3. Accelarate past defender into open space

4. Be creative while attempting to beat defender

5. Attempt moves previously worked on if possible

6. When finishing, look to have a purpose (locate target) . Use the inside of foot (open door)

Free Play (20 mins)

Organization & Instruction:

Play 3v3/4v4 using age appropriate goals (no GK's) in a 20x30/25x35 yard area.

Restarts are always made from the coach who has as many balls as possible around him, if the ball goes out a new game ball is immediately played in. The game is continuous (no stoppages for throw ins, corners etc.) until the players need a water break or the coach runs out of balls.

Coaching Points:

- Are players picking their head up?

- Is their ball under control when dribbling?

- Are they having fun?

- Understanding where the boundaries?