Activity 1
Technical Warm-Up
Setup: Sequential Passing TRAINING AREA = 20W x 30L. Break the players up into even divided groups (3,4,5) as numbers allow. (1) ball between each group. Number each player #1-3,4,5 as numbers allow. Players should pass & receive throughout the space in a sequential manner #1-2-3-4-1. (example). Move into new space after completing the pass. Variations: -Reverse the number order; -Touch restrictions; -Add another ball (for groups of 5+)
Coaching Points
- Strike the middle of the ball, position the non-kicking/plant foot towards your teammate or target
- Use the inside part of the foot when striking the ball - lock the ankle & knee when striking the ball
- Head down, and watch foot strike the ball - follow through the ball/pass
Activity 2
Small-Sided Activity
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 30W x 40L. Place (1) goal on each end line for the teams to attack.
3v3 +1 to 1 goal
Score by passing the ball in the goal.
Coaching Points
- First touch should be across the body - in space away from body without pressure
- First touch should be across the body - close to the body away from pressure
- Move feet underneath the body, and behind the ball to control the ball
Activity 3
Expanded Small-Sided Activity
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 30W x 40L. Place (2) cones on one end- line, in each corner. Making (2) goals. The goals should be 3 yards wide. Place (1) goal on the opposite end line. Red scores by passing into the goal, white scores by passing through the cones goals.
4v4 to 1 goal & 2 counter goals - Dribble/Pass to Score
Coaching Points
- First touch should be across the body - in space away from body without pressure
- First touch should be across the body - close to the body away from pressure
- Move feet underneath the body, and behind the ball to control the ball
- What: Turning to change the point of attack
- Why: To keep the ball, and move it to open space to have a better chance to score
Activity 4
Game
Play 7v7 with specific formations for each team. Reinforce all points above