Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Penetration

Warm Up - Movement Prep (FIFA) (10 mins)

Organization:

-Cones placed 5 meters a part for a total of 20 meters

-Movements at 50 %,increase load/% as you progress

-Movements will be done 2x each, except jog (3x) and accelerations (2x)

Continuous Movement (Phase 1)

-Jog, Skipping,  Jog/back-peddle alternating, High knees, Butt kicks, Shuffling, Karaoke,Wrap Around

 Dynamic movements (Phase 2)

-Skip, Open the gate, Close the gate, Leg Swings/Opposite Hands, Kick and twist, Kung Fu Kick, Mule Kick, Side Kick

Warm Up - Technical - King Louis Passing (10 mins)

Set Up:

20 x 20 yrd grid

2 teams of 3 with an endzone player to make 4 players per tea.

One ball

Divide grid with cones to make to zones

Instructions:

Players pass ball on their side of grid, trying to open gaps. Players try to target their end zone teamate with a penetrating pass. 1 point for every completed penetrating pass. Once pass is complete, opposing team re-starts with ball. 30 second time limit per possessions

PROGRESSION - Add defender in to oppose attackers

Coaching Points

Mental snapshots of field, know where players are

Quick passes, 1 or 2 touch

Anticipate your next pass before you get ball

Movement off the ball, both infield and endzone players

Analytical #1 - 3 Zone Soccer (15 mins)

ORGANIZATION:

Set up a 30yrd x 18yrd playing area with cones. Divide the area into 3rds with cones. Each 3rd is 10yrds x 18yds.Have 12 players into 3 groups, 1 ball for play and the other balls spread around outside of grid for easy access. 3 players in each defending grid, 1 attacker, and 2 defender. 2v2 in middle third with a neutral who is on team that is in posession. 1 GK in each goal.

INSTRUCTIONS:

2v1 in each defending box (call it the defending 3rd to relate it to real game situation). Each defender must get at least 1 touch of the ball and keep it away from the attacker, before they can transfer it to next box. Middle box must do the same using the neutral player before passing to final 3rd.Once the passage of play has gone to final third, attacker goes 1v2 and tries to score. if defenders win ball, they try to repeat steps by playing out from the back, 2+1 v1. Coach players to support the player and ball when their team has possession and doesnt have possession. Go forward when we have support, If not, be patient and keep the ball and remind them to play what they see.

COACHING POINTS:

Movement off the ball - support the man and support the ball

Distance and Angles of support

Communication (eye contact and cues)

Good body and team shape, preparaton for a positive touch

Width and Depth, look to penetrate by transfer of ball

Passing - Pace, Part of Foot, See target, see ball, Wieght.

Recieving - Body Behind Ball, 1st touch decision away from pressure, Attack Ball