Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Front Foot Spin - to goal

Unopposed (20 mins)

Organization:

20L x 12 W

6 Cones

1 Ball

3 Players

Instructions:

Play begins with player A on ball, passing to player B

Player B checks away and comes back to receive the ball.

Player B has two touches, 1 - to take outside touch and spin. 2- to pass to player C

Player C reacts to the touch and creates an angle for the pass rather than a straight line.

Player C passes back to Player B does same.

Coaching Points:

- Good touch out of feet and head up.

- Movement of target to create passing lane.

- Movement of middle player to check away

-Movement of Player to make turn.

- Bending knees for low center of gravity

- Open hips for pass.

- Communication

- Quality of pass

Fully Opposed (20 mins)

Organization:

20L x 12 W

6 Cones

1 Ball

4 Players

Instructions:

Play begins with player A on ball, passing to player B

Player B checks away and comes back to receive the ball.

Player B has two touches, 1 - to take outside touch and spin. 2- Shoot on Goal.

Player C Defends Player B.

Coaching Points:

-Checking in a straight line v. checking at an angle (angle opens up option for pass to D or shot)

-Front foot

- Good touch out of feet and head up.

- Movement of middle player to check away

- Communication

- Quality of pass (WEIGHT OF PASS)

-Checking shoulder/ Feel for defender (Where is he?!)