Technical Warm Up 25min

Grid 25yds x 40yds divided in half

Passing in pairs (rt foot 2min, left foot 2min, head only 2 min, stretch) 10min

Passing in groups (give and go, overlaps, short-short long, all for 2min, stretch) 10min

CP's- Gradually get heart rate up, get body and mind ready for competition, proper weight on passes, toes up, heel down, good technique on trapping, pass and move, communicate thru body language and verbally

Aerobic capacity (15min)

5 different agility stations into 10yds sprints

Variation-use ball whenever possible, have players turn, go on the ground or jump up for headers

3 min intervals, minimize rest in transition from one station to the other

small sided activity (15min)

4v3's (4v4 + N) depending on #'s + GKs

teams must connect 5 passes and use GK on their half before finding GK on opposite side of the grid to score.

Variations-Rt foot only, left foot only, must connect a give and go, overlap and/or short-short long before scoring, add/subtract numbers to make it more challenging.

Cp's- Be sharp technically, communicate, pass and move, be aware of open space, create passing lanes, width and length for support, play with intensity

Expanded Small sided (15min)

6 vs 4Big goal to two small goals

35ydsx 50yds

Team on posession must connect 7 passes to score

Cp's- Sharp passing and receiving, move on and off the ball, create passing lanes, width and lenght for support off the ball, think 2/3 steps ahead before ball comes to you, penetrate whenever possible, play with intensity

Final Activity 7v7 half field (3-2-1 vs 3-1-2)

Teams must connect 7 passes and use GK as support in order to be able to score

Cp's-High intensity, be sharp technically, create space, passing lanes, width and length

explain how formations help teams posess the ball in certain areas of the field and how it affects the outcome of the game.