Arrival · 8 mins
Warm-up — Passing warm up 1
- Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
- High ball rolling from the first minute.
Passing warm up 1
8–14 players · U9-U10 · Foundation
Coach notes
Technical · 15 mins
Passing warm up 1
- Players form groups of 3 with two on one side and one on the other. Sequence
- Player A dribbles a short distance, passes across to B and runs after his pass. B passes to C and Runs after the pass, etc.
- Same as above but players must take the ball with the outside of the foot and move the ball to the side before passing the ball.
- Player pass the ball to the group next to his and not ahead.
Skill · 15 mins
Drill 2 — develop Passing warm up 1
- Reward the theme with the scoring system.
- Protect transition moments both ways.
- Use guided discovery questions in natural stoppages.
Game · 17 mins
Drill 3 — game for Passing warm up 1
- Find moments for passing warm up 1.
- Help a teammate who is stuck.
- Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Plenary · 5 mins
Review & cool down
- Listen to teammates.
- Name one success.