Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Possession Attacking Depth

Skill Development (25 mins)

Organization:

As Above

Instructions:

3 teams of 4 players

Each player has a number

-On the coaches command the player whose number is called moves to the next grid (Clockwise) and becomes the defender.

-Defender looks to force ball out of the area.

-They score a bonus point if they can put the ball into the goal outside the area.

-Team that maintains possession of the ball the longest wins 1 point.

-Reset when the balls are dead

- Play first team to 10 wins.

Coaching Points:

- Team shape ( make field big )

- Two options for the player in possession

- Angles of support

- Timing of movement ( when to move and when to stay)

-Quality of pass ( Timing. accuracy, weight, disguise, texture..)

Progressions:

Game (30 mins)

Organization:

As above

Instructions:

- 3 teams of 4 players

- 2 teams on, 1 off resting

- Play for 2 minutes, or 1 goal, whichever comes first

- Winners stay on

- If no goal is scored in two minutes, then the team on for longest goes off

Coaching Points:

- Address team principles

- Reinforce all points from thoughout the session

Progressions:

- Play 2 touch if level is good enough

Progressions: