Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): P&R: Y Drill

Main Theme 1 (10 mins)

Organization:

1. Middle markers are set around 3 yards a part forming a triangle

2. Outside markers are set between 5 and 10 yards (depending on age and ability)

3. 12 Players (3 teams of 4)

4. 3 balls (1 per team)

5. 6 markers

Instructions:

1. In groups of four, place one player on the middle marker and the other 3 players on the outside marker

2. Player A starts with the ball

3. Player A passes the ball to player B then joins the back of the line

4. Player B then passes to player C who is now at the front of the line

5. Continue through the line 5 times then change player in middle

6. Complete session with all 3 groups

Coaching Points:

1. Angle of approach – Specific technique being coached

2. Head up to observe your target

3. Supporting foot

4. Contact with the ball

5. Contact with the foot

6. Weight of pass

Progressions:

1. Once touch passing

2. See main theme 2

Main Theme 3 (10 mins)

Organization:

1. Middle markers are set around 3 yards a part forming a triangle

2. Outside markers are set between 5 and 10 yards (depending on age and ability)

3. 12 Players (3 teams of 4)

4. 3 balls (1 per team)

5. 6 markers

Instructions:

1. In groups of four,place one player on the middle marker and the other 3 players on the outside marker

2. Player A starts with the ball. Player A passes the ball to player B then follows the pass to the middle

3. Player B then passes to player C and joins the back ofline to the left

4. Player C then Passes to Player A who is now in the middle and repeats the above steps

5. All three group are part of the rotation moving counter clockwise

Coaching Points:

1. Angle of approach – Specific technique being coached

2. Head up to observe your target

3. Supporting foot

4. Contact with the ball

5. Contact with the foot

6. Weight of pass

Progressions: