Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Counter Attacking (Start Time: 2015-01-27 17:30:00)

Passing

Set Up

*Two areas set up as illustrated with half-way line in place.

*Each target player has a ball, he must play into one of his team-mates who find ways to pass to opposite target.

*Always receive pass from same target player.

Progressions

*Always play forwards

*Play one touch

*Play the way your facing

*Competitive - 1 ball

Learning Objectives

1. Positions on pitch, one player over half-way line, one below.

2. Movement of both players, when ball is played to target player must move to another position.

3. Body shape when receving

4. Movement of supporting player

Counter attack, thirds and half way line

Set Up

Pitch is divided into thirds. The pitch also includes a half way line. In order for the team in possession to score all players must be into the attacking half

Each third is allocated an amount of points. When the defending team wins possession their aim is to counter and score. If they win possession in the 5 point area and score the goal = 5 points. Middle 3rd = 2points, attacking 3rd = 1 point.

Challenges

1. Try to support the attack by being in front of the ball.

2. Try to change the speed of the attack with a 1st time pass

Key Points

* Secure Possession / Play a safe pass

* 1st time passes (if possible)

* Support - Types of runs and angles of support

* Breaking lines - with a pass, dribble or run

* Disguise - passes and runs

* Finishing - type of finishes, accuracy and power

7v7 Game (20 mins)

Practice Organisation

*Set up a pitch 35x50yds

*Two teams set up in a 2-3-1

Learning Objectives

1. IP: When GK has ball, 2CB's spilt wide, 3MF's and CF go as high and wide as possible.

2. OP: Nearest player must press the ball.

Individual Roles & Responsibilities

No.1: Always been available to support the ball, control ball with back foot to switch play.

No.5: Split when GK gets ball, support No.4/No.8 in possession of the ball.

No.6: Split when GK gets ball, support No.4/No.10 in possession of the ball.

No.4: Always be available to receive the ball support from behind.

No.8: Available to receive the ball from No.5/No.4 and support No.9.

No.10: Available to receive the ball from No.6/No.4 and support No.9.

No.9: Stay ahead of the ball, support No.4/No.8/No.10 when in possession of the ball.