Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Dynamite Weeks 1-3

Warm-up (10 mins)

Organization:

1. Area as shown (15x15)

2. Three grids of 4 players

Instructions:

1. Players combine as shown. Can switch rotation at any moment

2. Concentration on Technique & movement.

Coaching Points:

1. Movement off the ball

-When ball is central:: Flank players= Wide & Back - Opposite central player at angle away from ball)

-When ball is wide : Opposite flank come inside - Central= 1 at angle behind ball - other angle away from ball.

2. Passing technique

a. Body behind ball

b. Inside:Open door/Toes up ankle locked

c. Contact on center of ball

Main Theme (Opposed) (15 mins)

Organization:

1. Area as shown (Central box 5x15 - Outer boxes 10x15)

2. Two grids of 7 players

Instructions:

1. Players play 3v1 inside box.. Attacking player can join central box and recieve ball inside.

2, Once she receives ball, she must play to opposite grid and play 3v1 inside that box

3. Only rule is that a new player must join central box

4. Rotate roles after 3 min

Coaching Points:

1. Pace & Accuracy of pass

2. Body behind ball - toes up ankle locked (inside)

3. Contact on center of ball - follow through (direct and low)

4. Focus on action after making pass - show at an angle (sideways on)

5. Recognize correct time to move into central box

Progressions:

1. Competition between grids most passes made before losing posession of the ball.

Free play (20 mins)

Organization:

1. Area as shown 40x30

2. Two teams of 6(5v5 plus gk)

Instructions:

Free Play

Coaching Points:

Minimal Coaching: Can we use technical and decisions learned during session during the game.?