Session Set-Up

50 x 30 Pitch

Supply of Footballs, Cones, Flat Markers, Goals (x2), Bibs

Session Detail - Small Sided Game, 9v9

Both teams are looking to build from the GK’s possession to create goal scoring opportunities. Players should look to recognize opportunities to turn, dribble and create 1v1 scenarios, recognize space, and travel quickly by running with the ball.

Rules of the practice:

Lock the players into the zones. Players can only move forward into next zone by dribbling in. Turning in to beat a defender. Running with the ball. These help to encourage the skill element and create overloads.

Coaching Points

Pass selection, weight, accuracy.

Body shape to receive.

Direction of 1st touch.

Disguise using body shape.

When and where to execute skill.

Awareness of next pass and direction of play.

Awareness of space, ball and opposition.

Power, speed of pass.

Quick changes of direction.

Communication(verbal, non-verbal).

Concentration, alertness to next play or pass.