⚽ Neftaly Soccer Training Session Plan
Focus: Ball Control & Passing Accuracy
Age Group: U14
Duration: 90 minutes
Coach-to-Player Ratio: 1:10 (adjust as needed)
???? Session Breakdown
| Time | Activity | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10 mins | Warm-Up & Dynamic Stretching | General mobility, muscle activation |
| 10–25 mins | Technical Drill: Ball Mastery Circuits | Touch control, coordination |
| 25–45 mins | Drill 1: Passing Accuracy Grid | Short/medium range passing |
| 45–60 mins | Drill 2: 4v1 Rondo Variations | One-touch passing, composure |
| 60–75 mins | Drill 3: Passing Under Pressure | Decision-making & passing in tight areas |
| 75–90 mins | Small-Sided Game (SSG) | Apply skills in a game scenario |
???? Warm-Up (0–10 mins)
Objective: Prepare the body for training, activate muscles.
- Light jog around field
- Dynamic stretches: high knees, butt kicks, lunges, side shuffles
- Quick-feet ladder work or cone agility drill
???? Ball Mastery Circuits (10–25 mins)
Objective: Improve foot-eye coordination and touch.
Players rotate through stations:
- Toe taps & sole rolls
- Inside-inside/outside-outside touches
- V-pulls & L-turns
- Juggling (feet only, alternating feet)
Coaching Points:
- Stay low with knees bent
- Eyes up as often as possible
- Use both feet equally
???? Drill 1: Passing Accuracy Grid (25–45 mins)
Setup:
- 4 cones in a 10x10m grid
- 2 players per grid, 1 ball
- Add small goals (or gates) within the grid
Activity:
- Players pass through the gates using 2-touch (control + pass)
- Add scoring: 1 point per successful pass through a gate without touching cones
Progressions:
- 1-touch passing
- Weaker foot only
- Move gates to increase difficulty
Coaching Points:
- Plant foot beside the ball
- Follow through toward target
- Body over the ball for control
???? Drill 2: Rondo (4v1 or 5v2) (45–60 mins)
Setup:
- 8x8m square
- 4 players on the outside, 1 in the middle
- Rotate defenders every 60–90 seconds
Activity:
- Keep the ball away from the defender using quick passes
- One-touch or two-touch max
Progressions:
- Shrink the square size
- Add a second defender (5v2)
- Limit to one-touch only
Coaching Points:
- Quick decision-making
- Use body positioning to shield the ball
- Look before receiving
???? Drill 3: Passing Under Pressure (60–75 mins)
Setup:
- 20x15m area
- 4v2 or 5v3 setup inside the space
- Possession-based game
Activity:
- Team in possession must string together 5+ passes
- Defenders try to intercept or apply pressure
- Rotate defenders after turnovers
Coaching Points:
- Communicate early
- Move after passing
- Support teammates by creating angles
???? Small-Sided Game (75–90 mins)
Objective: Apply ball control and passing accuracy in real-game scenarios.
Setup:
- 5v5 or 6v6 on reduced-size field (30x40m)
- No long balls allowed (must pass through zones or ground passes only)
- Focus on quick build-up and smart ball movement
Coaching Points:
- Encourage wide play and movement off the ball
- Reward teams for sequences of 5+ passes
- Pause occasionally to highlight good ball control or decision-making
✅ Cool-Down (Optional if time allows)
- Light jogging
- Static stretching (hamstrings, quads, calves, hip flexors)
- Brief player feedback/discussion
???? Equipment Checklist
- Cones (20–30)
- Training bibs
- Size 4/5 balls
- Small goals or poles
- Agility ladder (optional)