Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Possession and shooting combo's - U14 PLRSA Red Bulls

Rondo's

Organization:

6x6 Squares (Changable depending on age and ability) 3 v 1

1 ball per square

Instructions:

Players keep ball away from defender without leaving area.

Players are free to move anywhere in the area.

If defender wins the ball or forces ball out they change with last attacker to give the ball away.

Coaching Points:

Timing, accuracy and weight of pass

Movement off the ball

Communication

Use both feet

Pass to space as well as players

Progressions:

Limit touches

Use of weaker foot

Shooting Combo's

Organization:

Set up as shown

Use cones in needed to show starting positions

Instructions:

1.

A into B

B sets for C

C shoots

B and C then hold runs for combination on other side.

2.

A into B

C overlaps B as ball is played to B

B plays through ball wide for C

C crosses for strikers from previous combination

Striker C goes towards far post

Striker B goes towards near post

Rotate players after a certain number of goals or attempts to retain repetitions.

Make it a competition against the GK to keep players engaged if needed.

Coaching Points:

Quality and weight of passes.

Understanding when to set

Communication

Timing of runs from full back and strikers into box

Correct shooting technique.

Accuracy of shot.

Progressions:

A's become defenders for second combination after B receives ball.