Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Timing of Runs Activity

Timing of Runs Expanded Activity (25 mins)

Set up players for a 6 v 6 with Neurtal player and GK.

Game will start with neutral player and attacking team will possess and create opportunity for players who are wide to take the space and cross the ball.

Players must decide when and where to run prior to attacking player crossing the ball.

The defending players if win possession can score by either finding the neutral player or dribble through the gates.

Focus on players off the ball before the ball is crossed and stop and rehearse some runs and be sure they are not all running to the same area.

Coaching Points (Technical)

- First Touch

- Dribble under Control

- Plant Foot and Proper Cross of Ball

Coaching Points (Tactical)

- Movement off the ball

- Timing of Runs

- Space to Run To (Far or Near Post)

- Verbal and Visual Cues