1. Practical Coaching
Session Planner
TOPIC / THEME
Ball Possession 1 – Keep Possession - 3 v 0
DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE (TECHNIQUE / SKILL)
Three Players – keep possession of one football with No Opposition
Players pass the ball between them, and can either move or stay static
ORGANISATION
15 x 12 metre grid (can be modified)
1. Play for 1 minute with players in a
fixed position – don’t move
2. Players now move as far away
from each other – play 2 touch
3. Players now move after passing
4. Players cant play back to same
player ( whom passed ton them)
5. Two Players keep the ball while
third player moves freely – then
comes alive to receive the pass
6. Players play 1 touch & move
7. Players go back to static passing
KEY OBSERVATION
1. Accuracy of Pass
2. Weight of Pass
3. Timing of Pass
4. Type & Quality of movement
5. Spatial Awareness
6. Quality of first touch
7. Body Position to receive - open
NOTES
1. Players need to feel relaxed when starting exercise
2. Encourage movement to and away from in-coming pass
3. Encourage two footed approach – practice both feet
4. Use a mannequin or obstacle in middle to create picture of a passive defender