Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Small Sided: 4v4+1

Activity (20 mins)

Organization:

1. 30x30 field set up as shown

2. Separate players into 3 teams, each with a different color pinnie

3. Two teams on the inside of the field and one team on the outside as supporting players

4. 1 ball with additional if needed

Instructions:

1. Teams on the inside of the field maintain possession by passing and moving.

2. Teams are trying to earn points, points can be earned two ways.

3. #1) Can be earned by passing the ball to a supporting player on the outside of the field and receiving it back without the defending team touching the ball. Any teammate can receive the ball from the outside supporting player to earn a point.

4. #2) Team makes five passes without the defending team touching the ball

5. Each team has unlimited touches, the supporting players have to get rid of the ball before the count of ten.

6. Teams will play for 3 minutes then rotate out. Each team will play against each other on the inside, with each team playing the supporting role on the outside as well.

Coaching Points:

1. Counter quickly on transition before opposition can organize

2. If counter is not optional maintain possession

3. Maintain width and depth when attacking

4. 2nd attacker to offer support

5. 3rd & 4th attacker to play away from the ball or make attacking run in behind

Progressions:

1. Add touch restriction