Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Interceptions

2v1 Interceptions (15 mins)

Set Up

A 15m x 15 square divided into 3 zones

2 attackers and 1 defender

Attackers are in zone A and C and defender is in zone C

Idea is for the attackers to make runs up and down their channel and try to find a passing channel past the defender in zone B.

Attackers can only hold possession for 3-5 seconds (depending on quality of player)

The defender must try to intercept the pass.

Player whos pass is intercepted becomes the defender.

Progression

If drill is too difficult add a second attacker to each attacking zone and shorten the pitch

Limit touches and change the type of pass that must be delivered to the opposite zone

Objective

For the attackers to be able to run into space and create a passing channel

For the defender to win the ball back through interception

Coaching Points

BP

- Are we running into space or hiding behind the defender?

- Are our passes accurate?

- Are we taking good touches to set ourselves up for a quick pass?

- Are we lifting our head to see where our attacking partner is?

BPO

- Are we checking over our shoulder to see where the attacker is making a run to?

- Can we shut down the passing channel with good positioning?

- Is our touch good enough to retain possession when we intercept the pass?