Session Sunday

Foundation Phase/Youth Development | 27/04/2025 | coach UPHQ

ARRIVAL ACTIVITY

Area Dimensions:
15–20 yards long, 8–10 yards wide.

Key Points:
Dribble with small, quality touches.
Keep ball close, no rushing.
Pass back after yellow cone.
Sprint through red poles.

Progressions:
Add a skill move before passing.
After sprint, receive a pass and play a 1-2.

Main Activity

Area Dimensions:
25–30 yards wide, 20 yards deep.

Key Points:
Close control dribbling around cones.
Accurate passing to teammates.
Timing runs for cross.

Progressions:
Add defender pressure during crossing.
Player 10 must beat mannequin 1v1 before crossing.

Small Sided Games

Area Dimensions:
30 x 20 yards (rectangle).

Key Points:
Fast transition after scoring.
Good decision-making (pass or dribble).
Aggressive attacking mindset.

Progressions:
2-touch finish rule for attackers.
Add a recovering defender from the halfway line.