Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Edgemont SC - Age Group Clinics (U10/11) - S8

Semi-Opposed / Fully (15 mins)

Organization:

Set up as shown in diagram

3-4 players per grid

1 Ball

Instructions:

1. Player A takes a slight touch left or right. 

2. Based on the direction of the initial (trigger) touch Player B and Player C look to open up by moving wide. Player B opposite direction of touch. Player C opposite side of Player B to open passing lane.

3. Player A passes the ball to Player B. Player B passes the ball to Player C. 

4. On Player C's first touch, Player A looks to apply immediate pressure, however he/she is restricted to side to side movement at the midline. Player A is not allowed to move forward or backwards from that line.

5. Player C looks to beat Player A with the Roll Push (Outside surface). 

6. Progression 1: Player A can pass the ball to Player B if he/she can not beat Player A.

7. Progression 2: Player A may move off of the midline and look to win the ball. If he/she wins the ball they will counter by dribbling over the opposite endline for a point. Player A is still allowed to pass the ball to Player B in order to maintain possession and penetrate. 

Rotation: 

Player A > B > C > A 

Coaching Points:

Who - Player with the ball looks to beat the defender immediately and score on goal using the skill the we focused on. 

If - He/She can not beat the defender, can they combine?

When / Where - (2nd Attacker) If the 1st Attacker can not go to goal, where should I look to support him/her?

Where - (2nd Attacker) At what angle.

What if - The defender commits and cuts of the angle, how does that affect the 2nd Attackers positioning of where he/she should support. 

When - Should the 2nd Attacker communicate that he/she is open. How should they communicate?

Inside Outside: Review

 > Positive 1st touch to drive at the defenders front foot (which makes it easier to unbalance the defender).

> Unbalance the defender with ball and body movement.

> Move the ball inside using the inside of your foot (hop on the opposite leg), push with the outside surface of the same foot you moved the ball inside with

>Timing of execution of move based on space between you and the defender.

> Protect the ball by putting your body between the defender and the ball.

> Accelerate away with your final touch to get your head up and create distance between the defender and yourself.

> Look to cut across the defender, if you continue to dribble.

Progressions:

1. Player A can pass the ball to Player B if he/she can not beat Player A.

2. Player A may move off of the midline and look to win the ball. If he/she wins the ball they will counter by dribbling over the opposite endline for a point. Player A is still allowed to pass the ball to Player B in order to maintain possession and penetrate.

Free Play (20 mins)

Organization:

3v3 / 4v4 Small-sided tournament games

4 teams of 3-4 players each team.

2 fields of 30x40 yards

2 Pugg Goals on opposite endlines.

Instructions:

4 Teams of 3

Play 3v3 tournament style format where each team will play one another.

Look to combine groups if possible.

Coaching Points:

Review of session's learning outcomes being translated into the game