Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Building out of the back 7v7

Screen 2 (20 mins)

Phase 2 - 20 Minutes

Working with the team in Red.

3 Reds + Goalkeeper v 2 Attackers (will add attacker as progression)

Balls start with the goalkeeper. (All soccer balls in the goal)

Attackers must wait till ball is outside the box before leaving the build out line.

Defending team must try and dribble ball through wide gates.

Attacking team wins the ball back they can go to goal.

Progression - Add Attacking Midfielder for attacking team - but cannot go past build out line until team has possesion.

Coaching points -

Receive on the back foot.

First touches away from pressure.

Draw the man in before releasing pass or taking player on.

Importance of goalkeeper - Communication.

Not always playing the way you are facing.

Screen 4 (30 mins)

Phase 4 - 30 Minutes

7v7 Scrimmage - Formation (2-1-1-2, or 3-1-2)

For the first 10 minutes have the ball restart from goalkeeper when the ball goes out of play.

Progress into regular scrimmage with regular rules.

Players must use build out line.