Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): U10 Scituate soccer

Warm-up Running wing ball & passing

Organization

Create a 20x20 yard grid with 2 gates down the middle to split field in half

Instructions

Players from both sides dribble at speed and make pass through gate and then join next line. Game continues 3 rounds until everyone is back to their original spot. Can modify to pass with inside of foot or outside of foot.

Coaching Points

good 1st touch

attack space with speed (big touches out of feet)

head up/be aware

strong/accurate pass on the run

Modified game

Organization

Set-up field with two mini nets and and wide channels approx 4yds in width. Add central lines to keep opposing teams separate.

Implementation

Team A vs Team B attempting to score in mini nets. Encourage players to move the ball quickly in order to attempt to create gaps to try to have a shot on net with. Wide channels are the only available way to go into opposing's half - however no defenders allowed in. If player drives down wide channel - she can cut back or attempt to shoot herself.

IF enough players - can add end zone with a target player to try to play to as well.

Coaching Points

- shape in possession vs out of possession

- moving the ball quickly (pace of pass, use of feints, first touch)

- decision-making: am I going to drive on the flank, am I going to try to have a shot on net...

- defending team encouraged to stay tight and pressure where ball is