Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 1v1 Ball Control to Penetrate

Screen 2 (15 mins)

Organization

• 20x30 split into 2 channels
• 3 cones that make triangle
• team split into 2 colors
• every player with ball for Exercise 1

Instructions

Exercise 1:

1. Player A will dribble towards the first cone and perform a change of direction skill to next cone

2. Player A will perform another change of direction skill at 2nd and 3rd cone

3. Once Player A reaches the last cone this will trigger Player B to repeat the same action from the opposite side

4. Have players compete channel vs channel to who can reach the end first 

Exercise 2

1. Every Player on line B will have a ball

2. Player B will play a pass to player A and apply pressure by becoming a passive defender

3. Player A must perform a change of direction move desired by coach

4. Player A must take an exit touch and explode to one of the gates at the end

5. Repeat the process by next player on line B passing to the next player on line A

Coaching Points

-observation of space

-head up when dribbling

-close ball control

-technique of skill

-planting foot+ surface of foot when performing move

-exit touch

-speed of play

Progressions

Scrimmage (30 mins)

Organization

field size 20x25

2 pugs or 4 pugs with goals with GK

spare balls

Instructions

- team must set themselves with 3 lines of attack defense- midfield- forward

-observe game and let players make decisions

-if necessary step in and guide players on when to dribble, pass or shoot

-most importantly naturally enforce topic that was practiced on today's session

Coaching Points:

-communication

-reinforce knowledge of game rules (restarts and game related topics)

-enforce what was practiced on the session

 Restart Week 1: Penalty Kicks

Players will learn how to quickly adjust themselves on a penalty kick. There will be an emphasis on which shooting technique is most effective when taking a penalty kick. 

Principle of Play Week 1: Penetration 

Player must recognize the moment when to find space behind the defensive block. Players must be confident in their technique to take a player 1v1 and how to unbalance the defender in order to explode into available open space.