Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Combination Play - The WALL PASS

Stage II - Expanding the Technique/SSG

Organization: 6+ players, 4+ attackers, 2+ defenders; 25x20 yard field (15x20 yard area, 10x20 yard area)

Instructions: One defender will start with the ball at their feet in between the two pugg goals. One attacker will start at opposide end of field with another attacker starting on either side of the field at the middle. The DEF will play a pass to Attacker A then quickly close the ball (DEF must enter and stay on 15x20 yd area) and at the same time Attacker B will enter the area to create a 2v1 game in the area. Attackers will look to beat the DEF by executing the WALL PASS or simply beating the defender with the ball. (If Attacker beats DEF with ball, then will look to finish with finesse from distance once entering 10x20 yd area. If Attackers execute WALL PASS, return pass from the WALL player must enter 10x20 yd area and scored w/ 1 touch). If DEF wins the ball, they will dribble out of area.

Coaching Points: 1. Accuracy/pace of pass, 2. WHEN/WHERE to execute, 3. Vision to see open space, 3. Check at angle to receive pass, 4. Finesse finish into the goal (inside foot pass for placement in corners of the goal), 5. Patience/timing of execution

***PROGRESSION: Add a DEF and ATT --- DEF will play ball then close space, and same time an attacker will come and support providing depth (look for windows b/w DEFs)

Function: Getting the player on the ball to take open space forward while drawing in the oncoming defender to commit to the ball; good for when CM is looking to combine with RM/LM and vise verse to get behind the line of DEF. During progression, CM should look to find CF w/ direct pass who then can return the wall pass to CM or even look for the run of RM/LM down the line. Players are giving the ability to make their own decisions while on the ball, when to attack, and when to keep possession