Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): KB playing out the back

Playing out from the back - Animation (20 mins)

Instructions:

• Set up on half or ¾ of field depending on numbers

• 9v6 - Build up play

• All balls start from GK - Burgundy look to build to counter goals

• Yellows win possession, go to big goal

Progressions:

• Add in Yellow 2,3

Attacking Coaching Points:

• Starting Positions - Why are they so important - Maximize space to create time for ball carrier

• Can we take the space that is given - Decision making of GK

• Movement patterns of the 6 to create passing lanes to 8 and 10

• Can 8 and 10 work in opposites - Ball travels one way, opposite movement

• Once ball hits 8 and 10 - How does entry pass affect next action - Angle, speed of pass affects the supporting runs

• To score in counter goals - Have to play into 8 and 10 first

• Looking for ways create numbers up situations

Defending Coaching Points:

• Shape of first defender - Reading visual cues and body shape. E.g. Do they have a closed body shape and will not expand play...

• Force play sideways and backwards by being compact in the middle of the field

• 1st defender engage and make it predictable - 2nd, 3rd, 4th defenders - read angle and speed of approach

• Position yourself in between the ball and goal

• Urgency to get out and press - Regain possession and have composure to keep