Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Flying Numbers - U10

Flying Numbers (15 mins)

Set Up: 

• Divide the players into two even groups.
• 1 small portable goal at each end.
• Coach plays ball out to middle and whoever gets to the ball first is attacking (red) and one group (yellow) defending.
• Field size 25 (L) x 20 (W).

Action: 

• Coach plays ball out to middle and whoever gets to the ball first is attacking (red) and the other group (yellow) defending. 
• The red player has possession and attacks the goal.
• If the yellow defender wins the ball they score in the opposite goal. 
• Make a move and beat the defender 1v1.

• The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.
• Progress to 2v2, 3v3 or overload one team 2v1.

Player Tips: 

• As Above.

Coaching Points:

• 1v1 moves to create a scoring opportunity.
• Attackers use your speed.
• Defenders protect the goal and wait for your moment to win the ball.

Session Timing:

• Complete 4 sets of 3 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.

Video:

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6jYOza3nOOfUzadS2T3AA