Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Period 3/Block 1 Transitioning from Middle Third to Attacking Third

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Matt Swindle - Rangers FC
Name: Matt Swindle - Rangers FC
City: Brea
Country: United States of America
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Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3v3 Plus 1 Possession

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3v3 Plus 1 Possession

Objective:  3v3 +1 Possession trying to find the plus 1 player to gain an attacking advantage.

Instructions:  3v3 plus 1.  Break lines of defense by finding the plus 1 player.

Time/Rest: 5 min work, 1 minute rest.  15 minutes total.

Emphasis:  Quick possession, using one and two touch passing.  Proper body position.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Patterns in Attacking Third

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Patterns in Attacking Third

Objective:  Patterns of play transitioning from middle third to attacking third.

Instructions:  Entry pass is played into the 6, who combines with the 8.  8 Finds the 10.  10 lays off to 9.  9 decides to play 10 in behind defense or plays wide to 7 or 11.  7 or 11 can find the 10, 9 or cross the ball.

Time/Rest: 7 minute work, 1 minute rest.  20-25 minutes total.  

Emphasis:  Understanding how to break down defensive lines in attacking third.  Knowing when to run at defenders versus passing.


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 6 v 3 Attacking Third

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6 v 3 Attacking Third

Objective:  Transition and find shape to attack in final third.

Instructions:  6v3 to Goal.  Attacking player (red) will start by sprinting to middle cones and immediately get into an attacking shape.  When red starts their run, defenders (blue) sprints back to cones and then sprints forward to get into defensive shape.  Coach plays ball into 6,8, 7 or 11.

Time/Rest: 7 minutes work, 1 minute rest.  30 minutes total. 


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