SoccerSpecific.com Session Plan: Academy Turning Session
ACTIVITY #1
Set up: Set up two goals facing opposite directions apprx 15 yds
apart. Set up two lines with balls in the middle. Coach is master
of the balls.
Instructions: Coach plays a ball between the two goals and 1
player from each team runs out to try to win the ball. Once the
ball is won, the attacking player can score on either goal. Keep
score and then progress to 2v2.
Coaching Points: 1. Get to the ball quickly and protect it.
2. If one goal gets blocked by a defender, attack the other one.
3. Use quick turns and change of speed to "fool" the defender.
ACTIVITY #2
Set up: In an area approx 15x15 yds, set up 2 goals on each
corner. Set up 2 teams one on each corner. Coach is master of
the balls.
Instructions: Coach plays out a ball and players can score on
either goal. Keep score and progress to 2v2.
Coaching Points: 1. Players need to use quick turns and change
of speed to beat players.
2. Use turns to "fool" the defensive player.
3. If the defender blocks one goal, turn and go to the other.
ACTIVITY #3
Set up: Set up a square 15x15yds with one cone in the middle.
2 Players pn each corner. Each group of two players has one
ball.
Instructions: The first players in line will all dribble to the
cone, conduct a move and then play back to their partner in line
who will then conduct the move and play back to the waiting
partner.
Coaching Points: 1. Inside foot turn
2. Outside foot chop turn
3. Sole of the foot.
4. Cruyff (behind the leg inside foot chop)
5. Other creative turns
6. The players should keep a rythem with the other players so
everyone is going at the same time.
SoccerSpecific.com Session Plan: Academy Turning Session
ACTIVITY #4
Set up: Grid is approx 30 x40 yds with 2 goals set on each end
line. Pugg goals are great for this, but you can use cones too.
Play is directional with teams attacking two goals and defending
two. Coach is master of the balls.
Instructions: Play 4v4 or 5v5 depending on your numbers.
Players should be looking to use the space and switch the point of
attack with an across field pass. Also encourage them to
combine with give and go's and overlapping runs. They should
finish with a good pass into the goal.
Coaching Points: 1. Proper passing and receiving technique.
2. "See" the game and "find the space."
3. Counter attack quickly when winning the ball.
ACTIVITY #5
Set up: 4 Goal Cross Game.
Set up a field approx 35x35 yds square. Set up a goal on each
side of the square. Split teams into 4v4 or 5v5. Coach is master
of the balls.
Instructions: Start by teams being able to score on any goal.
Then have them defend 2 goals and attack two goals.
Coaching Points: 1. What play is "on"?
2. Players need to turn quickly to find open space.
3. Players need to change pace to exploit space.
ACTIVITY #6
Set up: Set up an approx. 30x40 yd field with a goal on each
end. Split up teams evenly. If you can play 4v4 that is ideal, but
6v6 is fine too. Coach is master of the balls.
Instructions: Just let them play
Coaching Points: Focus on quick turns, using the space, and
changing the point of attack.