Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Passing with interference

Screen 1

Session Objective: 

Improve the players ability to find a team-mate with interference

Team Task:

Secure possession with interference

Player Tasks/Coaching Points:

Weight and accuracy of pass

Receiving to play with minimal touches

Position yourself to see the ball and who you want to pass to

Number of players: 

8 or more (2 grids going at the same time)

Sequence/explanation:

Players and balls set as shown

Boxes start off 4 x 4 m (Make smaller or bigger)

Blue and red start at the same time passing in any direction or sequence.

6 x 1 minute

Competition, who can achieve the most passes in a set time frame

Step up:

Remove boxes players can move freely

Player not receiving a pass can put passive pressure on the opposition

Screen 3

Session Objective:

Improve the players ability to find a team-mate with interference

Team Task:

Secure possession with interference

Player Tasks/Coaching Points:

Weight and accuracy of pass

Receiving to play with minimal touches

Position yourself to see the ball and who you want to pass to

Number of players:

6,8 10 or more (2 grids going at the same time)

Sequence/explanation:

Players and balls set as shown

Set a circle as shown (Make smaller or bigger)

Blue and red start at the same time passing in any direction or sequence.

6 x 1 minute

Competition, who can achieve the most passes in a set time frame

Step up:

Rotate central player

Player passing in becomes new central player

Place 2 red and 2 blue players in the centre who can play a bounce pass before it goes to to outfield player