Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 4 Zone Dynamic Possession, Transition Play and Pressing Game

Screen 1 (20 mins)

Objective

To develop passing, possession, player movement, pressing and transition play.

Description

In an area 40 x 40 yards, we divide the pitch into 4 equal zones. We play with 3 teams of 6

players. The game starts in one zone with 2 teams in possession of the ball in a 3+3 v 2

situation.

In the diagram, the 2 white players try to win the ball from the other 6 players.

The other players are all moving freely across the other 3 zones. As soon as 5 consecutive

passes are completed in 1 zone, the ball is passed to a teammate in another zone.

Immediately, the other players move into this zone to create another 3+3 v 2 situation.

If the whites win the ball, they continue in possession and the team that lost the ball

becomes the defending team. The objectives remain the same.

Coaching Point

The focus here is on the player’s quick reactions to the varying game situations.