Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Junior Classic Camp - Day 3, Decision Making (Start Time: 2021-06-16 09:00:00)

Passing and Receiving to attack forward space (20 mins)

25X25 grid with Bluman (flag) on each corner and a smaller 5X5 grid in the center

Groups of 4 players with 2 players with balls on Blueman and 2 players in smaller grid to start. Players with ball look to combine with player moving from smaller square. Player receiving dribbles to any mannequin to combine with any player in smaller square from same color. Player who passed moves to smaller square.

Coaching Points: Players should use a quick burst of speed to get free in space to receive the ball from outside player, Check shoulder to find best option to attack with the ball, after receiving the ball players should take agressive touch when appropriate and dribble at speed to the blueman.

4v2+1 Rondo Possession to Penetrate (20 mins)

4v2+1, 30X30 grid divided into 2 30X15 grids

Play 4v2 in one 30X15 grid until a penetrating pass to the target cvan be played. Once played, 3 attackers and 2 defenders join to play 4v2 again. Play target when available, 2 touch play.

Coaching Points: 2 Touch play, movement based on defenders, close support under pressure further when not, when to play between the lines (past a defender) and when to penetrate, correct touches to maintain possession of the ball until a penetrating pass can be played.

6v6 - 4 Goal Game (30 mins)

6v6, 40X40 Grid with small goals placed middle of each side.

Each team attacks 2 goals facing each other.

Coaching Points: Players should look to create space with their movement and combination play. Unbalance the defense and play into space with numbers up. Play between the defensive lines to pull defenders apart from support. Quick passing and movement. Creative players can exploit space with individual skill but must recognize when to pass the ball and why they are holding the ball. Decisions on when to change goals.

3 Goal Game (45 mins)

3 Goal Game, 3 small goals set up in a triangle; 30X30X30 (Do not worry about out of bounds).

- Each team attacks 2 goals while defending 1. Players need to move off ball in order to create space to attack.

- Change direction to catch defense by surprise.

- Recieving the ball on the move and hiding the ball from defenders in tight spaces is key to creating scoring opportunities.

Coaching Points: Encourage players to move off the ball early and change directions with the ball. Draw defenders by dribbling then play to a team mate to exploit space created. Players must recognize when they are 1v1 or defender has support. Hide the ball when turning away. Recognize which goal is more easily attacked.