Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Beating an Opponent to Shoot and Score (Start Time: 2022-03-10 17:30:00)

Warm Up (10 mins)

Set Up:

• Players: 10-12
• Each cone will be 5m apart (as shown in diagram)

Instructions:

• Players will be split into 4 groups
• Each of the four stations will have its own skill move to focus on
• The player will dribble to the middle cone, perform a skill move and then attempt to play a pass into the small goal.
• Rotate groups every 1-2 minutes

Key Coaching Points:

• Can you change speed and direction
• Can you use feints or skills

• Can you dribble looking up (eyes up)
• Can you keep close control of the ball when attacking

Skill Training (25 mins)

Set Up:

• Players: 10-12
• Grid size: 20m x 30m (5m scoring zone)

Instructions:

• Two teams of 5-6 players
• The blue defender will pass the ball to the red attacker
• As the ball is played the blue defender goes out to press
• When the attacker takes a touch the ball is live and it is  1v1
• The attacker must attempt to beat the defender, dribble into the scoring zone (1 point) and score a goal (3 points).
• Switch defenders and attackers every 3 minutes

Variation/Progression:

• Make the grid smaller
• Make a 2v1 situation

Key Coaching Points:

• Can you take your first touch in the direction you want to attack the defender in
• Can you slow the defender down and then change speed to beat him
• Can you use feints or skills to beat the defender
• Once you beat the defender and you see the space, can you accelerate and attack it at speed