Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): CB Build Up (Start Time: 2021-07-03 08:00:00)

Warm Up (10 mins)

Organization: 15-yard lines of cones (3) with three-four players at the start and one on the end with a ball. 

Activity: Ball work with the following progressions (starting player replaces end player):

1. Quick feet followed by a pass reception and dribble.  

2. Quick feet followed by inside of the foot volley (left foot & then right foot).

3. Quick feet followed by pass backs via laces (left & right foot).

4. Quick feet followed by two-touch control (chest & control).

5. Quick feet followed by a quick give and go.

6. Relay - sprint around the cones followed by a pass/dribble.  Two rounds per player.

Function (15 mins)

Organization: use of a half field at North Park (mainly central area marked by the corners of the box through to halfway line). Two small 6*6 boxes just inside/outside the corners of the 18. One large goal, two small goals at halfway line, on either side of center circle. Supply of balls outside main goal. 7v6 favour Red who play 1-2-3-1 (GK, 2CB, 3CM, 1CF) 4-3-3 vs. Blue who play 1-3-2 (1CB, 3CM, 2CF) 3-5-2.

Activity: Red look to successfully build out the back centrally through their two CBs and score on the two small goals at half. Blue look to win the ball back and have 8 seconds to attack the large goal. All restarts with the GK. Initial condition: Red CBs are unopposed in the small boxes inside their 18-yard box.

Progressions:

1. Limit time or touches inside the boxes.

2. Add a winger (playing inverted) for red and a CB for blue.

Coaching Points:

1. Open body position - receive to play forward.

2. Mobility - move as the ball moves to create passing options or space for others.

3. Support - provide options for teammates, including using GK as an option if can't play forward.

4. Penetration - break lines of defense and, when needed, change the point of attack.

5. Speed of play is key in Zone 1 as well as protecting the ball.

6. Triggers for movement.  

Final Game (15 mins)

Organization: 60*40 field, two main goals. Supply of balls along the outside and in the goals.

Activity: 2 teams - Play 8v8 (including GK). LOTG apply. Each team plays 1-3-3-1. Perhaps some coaching over, but otherwise allow for free play. Award an extra point for every successful attempt (even if just wide) or shot on goal (even if saved).

Coaching Points: Reinforce key factors and objectives from the session.