Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Through pass with build up

through pass (20 mins)

Organization:

set up attacking team in a 1-2-1-2 configuration as shown with a golie

set up a golie at the other end with a single defender

1. Start the play from the golie (either goal kick or throw) to one of the far defenders (LB/RB) on either side

2. LB/RB controls the ball and passes to a central defender (CB)

3. CB dribbles across the field toward the opposite side defender, and makes a wide pass

4. Wide defender makes a pass to a central midfielder

5. Central Mid controls the ball, and makes a through pass to one of the wingers running into space

6. Winger dribbles the ball to the end the opposite side and makes a pass to oncoming midfielders

Coaching points:

- Treat the cones as defenders i.e. step away from the cones when receiving the pass

- Stress COMPOSURE to the central midfielder i.e. don't rush the pass and look at what the defender's possition before making a through pass

- Stress an importance of TIMING of the runs to the wingers i.e. don't make the run until central player is ready and COMMUNICATE their run