Josh Black
| Name: | Josh Black |
|---|---|
| City: | Gold Coast |
| Country: | Australia |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
Topic:
1st touch - week 1 - eliminate opponent

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THE SESSION: First Touch
Session Objective:
To take first touch to eliminate defender
Set Up:
Players spilt into two groups
Defenders with ball and attackers without
Defender passes the ball to the attacker who takes their first touch towards either goal to score
Defender must run through the gate before putting pressure on attacker
Key Messages:
Open body to receive
First touch to set up goal
Two touches in double points. Encourage positive first touch to score with second
Progression:
Once defender passes the ball they pressure attacker without running through the gate. Encourage disguised first touch

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THE SESSION: SSG
Session Objective:
For players to eliminate opponents with first touch
Set Up:
4v4 two goal game
Key Messages:
First touch to be away from opponent
Open body when receiving
Positive first touch into space
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Skill Intro (20 mins)
THE SESSION: First Touch
Session Objective:
Movement to receive the ball to take first touch forward
Set Up:
Four players on the outside and four players in the middle with a ball
Players with a ball dribble to outside player and play a 1-2
Once passed the ball open body to receive ball back
Then dribble back through the middle box before giving the ball to another player
Key Messages:
Movement to receive ball back
Open body
Receive back foot
Checking shoulder
Progression:
Add two floating defenders to put pressure on players receiving the ball