Core Skill: Specific task: Session Objective:
1st touch 1st touch away from the defender In this the session the aim is to improve player’s abilities to take their first touch away from the defender
Skill Introduction: Instructions: Set up: 1 squares set up (players divided into groups of 6) 1 group of players spread evenly around the side of the field 1 group of players in the square with a ball each Players Coach calls out numbers Attacking player has to get outside the square Exercise Task: Can you take your first touch away from pressure. Player tasks: Scan to know where pressure is on the field Take my first touch in the opposite direction to pressure Timing of movement to receive the ball Positioning of body so that you can take your touch away from the defender Use of body to protect the ball Weight of touch Direction of touch
Diagram ‘Touch away from pressure’
Cues: Can you scan before receiving the ball? Scan left and right Check your shoulder Opposite direction to pressure Use all parts of the foot Zero touch