Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): GU9 Wild Gym Session Dec. 11

Warm-up: Rondo (5 mins)

Organization:

Cones set up to create circle to accommodate 10 players on the perimeter

2 defenders in the centre of circle and remainder of players inside of cones

Instruction:

Players attempt to pass the ball quickly and keep possession for as long as possible.

Player who kicks the ball out replaces a defender who has been in longest.

Defender who takes possession of the ball goes to attacking and attacker who lost possession becomes defender.

Switch defenders regularly if defenders don't win possession.

Coaching Points:

High Tempo to get warm

Don't stop play to coach.

All players need to get a chance to defend to get warm.

Analytical - 2v2 Defending (15 mins)

Organization:

See diagram for equipment and set-up

Pinnies for each team

Instruction

The coach will make a pass to the attacking pair and the attackers will attempt to score in any of the three goals by dribbling through. The defending pair will begin at the corner of the goal with the highest point value and defenders will prevent the goal being scored.

5 points for the defenders who win possession and dribbles ball over centre court.

Switch attackers and defenders after 4 minutes.

Coaching Points:

Speed and angle of approach. Arched run to close angle and get in front of attacker (CLOSE DOWN)

Defender must SLOW DOWN as they arrive at attacker and not over commit.

Arms out for balance, angled body, one foot in front of the other at an angle. (SURF BOARD)

Push attacker toward sideline by using arms to guide the attacker.

Keep arm length distance and take possession when ball is mis-dribbled or on bad touch.

Cool Down (5 mins)