Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Passing to Penetrate 2 (WSSL All teams)

RONDO

Organization:

4-5 Players set up as shown

area is 10X10 yard square

One ball

Instructions:

- Players in red (attackers) try to keep ball away from defender in the middle

- If defender wins/intercepts the ball then he/she takes place of the attacker that lost the ball

- 6-8 Passes or a nutmeg (ball through the legs of defender) means the defender stays an extra round

Coaching Points:

-passes should be sharp out of the feet

- pass the ball to teammates/attackers leading foot

- communication about where to pass or what foot to pass to

- open body motion/angle of approach before receiving pass

- defender should hustle to win the ball as fast as possible

Progressions:

P1 - defender can only get out be winning ball possession

P2 - attackers are only allowed to use one/two touches to pass

Condition Game

Organization:

- 8-16 players playing 8V8 set up as shown

- Half of a playing area/full field if available

Coach becomes referee/ball server

Instructions:

Players score 1pt if they score in small goal & 3pts if they hit opposition's cone

Players are encourage to pass when the see an open player

And shoot when they dont

Coaching Points:

- Use laces to shoot at all times

- Players should communicate I'm open to teammates when they are in good positions

- Players should SHOOT/play ball into open space when they see no option to pass

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Progressions:

1. Players only have 2 two touches

2. Players must make 5 passes before scoring