Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Defending Overloads

Description

Organisation (Practice Layout & Transition)

Use half of the pitch. Place 2 mini goals slightly ahead of the half way line as shown. 

Formation 11v11 

Red 4-3-3 taken out RW,LW,ST

Blue 4-4-2-taken out both CB,fullbacks

Coach team Blue

Problem : Reds play out from the back using #6 to drop deep to create 4v2 against Blue

Solution : Blue ST's must work together. One needs to press the CB forcing him to play wide and the other one must cover the central area in case Red decides to use their #6

What if : If Red are able to use their GK to switch to the other CB. Striker that is covering the central area must sprint and press the CB 

What if : If the Red CB passes to fullbacks, the Blue wingers must press him to force him backward. Blue midfielders should man mark Red #8 and #10 

Working block : 4 mins x 2 with 2 mins rest 

SSG 

Problem : Red #6 is being brave and trusting his CB to drive the ball forward so he can move up high to create a 3v2 overload vs Blue midfielders

Solution : Both Blue wingers must tuck in to the central area to take away the space and look to intercept the ball from bad passes or bad touches

What if : If the Red CB play wide. Blue wingers must press Red fullbacks. Blue Midfields must cover wingers. Blue ST mark CB.

What if : If Red pass back to reset. Blues must re-shape quickly and protect the central areas.

Working block : 4 mins x 2 with 2 mins rest 

Technique : Body shape and force backward

                    Fast pressure and delay