Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Session 24. Support play.

Screen 1 (5 mins)

Method: Set up as above cones 15 meters apart and 5 meters off the line.

Initial Jog (3/4 pace) from cones 1-2-3-1. This is repeated 3 times.

Heel taps (3/4 pace) from cones 1-2-3-1. Once.

High knees (3/4 pace) from cones 1-2-3-1. Once.

Lunges from cones 1-2-3-1. Once.

High Kicks from cones 1-2-3-1. once.

Side sccissors facing left from cones 1-3-2-1.

Side scissors facing right from cones 1-3-2-1.

Backwards jog (3/4 pace) from cones 1-3-2-1.

Finish with 3 full sprints and turns from 1-3-2-1.

Screen 3 (30 mins)

Method:

Defensive players hold a rope that connects them with there unit partner at a distance of 6 meters when defending.

opposing players pass the ball across the lines and try to feed the central striker to score. Defenders are forced to remain compact.

Opponents midfield cannot cross the red line, striker must create space to get a fast shot off.

If Blues win the ball the attack the two small goals but must remain holding the ropes.

Coaching Points:

Striker has the advantage with free movement. Has to be quick and accurate.

Patience with the build up, accuracy of pass. 

Communication.