SoccerSpecific.com Session Plan: drill_ss_michaelthomas_passandmove
ACTIVITY #1
Set up: Players get into a circle and space themselves out so they
aren't touching each other.
During this session I used 12 players
Instructions: Players perform stretches on the spot (Dynamic)
bouncing on there toes, in between stretches, ankle taps, high
knees, volleys, over the gates. On command shout 1 for a bunny
hop and 2 is a header . Players to be on their toes at all times
on command GO the players sprint out 10 yards an sprint back
into circle
Coaching Points: Always alert and on toes !
ACTIVITY #2
Set up: Progression from previous activity. 1 ball between 12
players.
Instructions: 1. one player starts of with the ball and passes it to
any player and follows there pass
2. one player starts of with the ball and passes it to any player
recieves it back and then passes it to a player either side of the 1st
player they passed it to.
Coaching Points: All players on there toes
Good quality passing and movement
Maintain high tempo
Communicate at all times
ACTIVITY #3
Set up: Basic keep ball session. 9 on the outside v 3 players in
the middle of the circle. Swap the middle 3 after every minute or
if possession is won.
Instructions: 1. two touch for players on outside, players must
keep possesion of the ball and middle three players must chase
down the ball. If they intercept the ball they go out of the circle
and the player who lost possesion and the player either side go in
the middle.
2. one touch with the same rules
if 15 passes are achieved the two middle players perform star
jumps or press ups !!
Coaching Points: All players on there toes
Good quality passing
Movement side to side
Communicate
Maintain high tempo
SoccerSpecific.com Session Plan: drill_ss_michaelthomas_passandmove
ACTIVITY #4
Set up: 7 players on outside of the square and 5 in the middle
players on outside have a ball each
Instructions: Players in the middle are constantly working
1. players in the middle go and look for a pass from an outside
player take 2 touches and pass it back. jog back into the square
then explode out to find another pass.
2. players recieve a throw and volly it back using the inside of
there boot.
3. players recieve a throw to the chest then volly back
4. players recieve a throw to the thight then volley back
5. players recieve a throw to the head and head it back.
Coaching Points: All players on there toes
Good quality passing and control
quick burst of pace out of the square after each 1
communication
Maintain high tempo
ACTIVITY #5
Set up: In an area 20 x 10, split the players in to 2 teams of 6.
Each team player a 4 v 2 possession game.
Instructions: Players on yellow and Red team must try and keep
possesion of the ball, if one of the defenders intercepts the ball
then the last person to touch the ball becomes a defender.
Coaching Points: Emphasis on pass and move into space,
Players to command the ball
Communicate at all times, show which foot you want the ball on
(strongest foot), High tempo (Quick movements)
Try and split the 2 defenders !
Switch the play if possible but try an play across the floor
ACTIVITY #6
Set up: 6 v 6 + 2GK's, half pitch practise
Instructions: 2 touch, extra point if a team manages to put 10
passes together 10 min game.
Progress to no restrictions, normal game rules apply 15 min game
Coaching Points: Quick movement with and without the ball
(High tempo), encourage swtiching the play as well as short
simple passes, maintain possession to make the other team work
as they chase the ball, encourage pass and move.