Coach-Ed Association Football
Coaching Certificate NVQ II
The Push Pass
Below is a typical example of a session plan when studying for the NVQ II Coaching Certificate. This particular plan deals with passing techniques.

Practical Coaching Assessment
Session Plan Number: …………………
Name of Coach: Coach-Ed……………Date: December 2000………………………

Name of Group of Players: A. N. Other Eleven………………………………

Time Available for Session: 30 minutes………………………………………………

Previous Experience of Players:
Age: 15-17…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Ability Levels: Local Junior League………………………………………………………
Other Factors: Some academy players………………………………………………………
Title of Topic: The Push Pass………………………………………………………………………
Topic Objectives, ie, Key Factors:
Approach; body position; contact………………………………………………………………
Accuracy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Weight and pace……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Timing……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Disguise………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Equipment Requirements
Number of Footballs: 12… Number of Goals: None…………………………

Other Requirements: Bibs and Cones…………………………………………………………

Organisation:
 
Coach-Ed NVQ II : P1 Pass with inside of foot, outside of foot & laces. 
Practice with both feet.
Pass and move – sideways; anywhere in the grid.
One touch.
Coach-Ed NVQ II : P2 'Chase the Space'
Pass the ball and move to the vacant line.
Two Touch.
One Touch.
Coach-Ed NVQ II : P3 '3 v 1'
WHITE defends.
WHITE player passes the ball to any of the three BLUE players. When the BLUE player touches the ball the WHITE player defends.

Safety Factors To Observe:
Pitch / Weather conditions……………………………………
CPlayers' kit; boots etc.………………………………………
Correct protective clothing (shin pads)…
First Aid Equipment available……………………………
Telephone (mobile)…………………………………………………………

This and other techniques will feature on a forthcoming Coach-Ed CD-r.

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