Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 2021/22 Indoor Tryout Session

Rondo Warmup (5 mins)

Attacking/ Defending Transition Game (20 mins)

Organization:

As above

Instructions:

This is a transition game between attacking and defending. To start the game: the player player will start in the middle of the grid and pass a ball to the red player. Upon passing the ball the red player attacks and attempts to score in the big goal while the yellow player tries to regain possession. After the red player shoots on goal, they become a defender and a yellow player dribbles into the field of play to create a 2v1 and they attack. Upon scoring or shooting, a red player dribbles into the field of play and now it's a 2v2 and after the shot has been taken, a yellow player dribbles into the field of play to create a 3v2 and then after the shot, a red player dribbles and joins the attack to make a 3v3. After the shot has been taken, all players leave the field and we restart again.

*In this entire sequence, if the defender wins the ball, they pass the ball through the two yellow gates for a point. After winning the ball and passing in through the gate, the sequence continues as with a player joining in to create an advantage for their team.*

Coaching Points:

- Anticipation and awareness of space and quick attack

- Recognizing numbers up (2v1) and exploiting it

- Committing the defender and either passing late to support or beating them yourself (dribble at defender then decide)

- Movement off the ball to support the play

Progressions:

- After the 1v1, players entering must make a pass into their teammate to join and cannot just dribble into the play

-Could go beyond 3v3 to have a 4v3 or more

- Add another goal on the other side and play constant 2v2 or 3v3 attack with similar set up

Cool Down (5 mins)

Instructions

Light jog, side steps, skipping walk & shake, dynamic stretches

Circle up and stretch

 Session Review:

3 things to take away from the session

 Cheer and disband!