Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Session 2/Week 2/Cycle 1/NPL U18/Amir Kasa/2022

Game Training

Main Moment - Ball Possession Opponent 

Key Principle -  Limit opponents’ ability to create scoring chances

What - The opponent has possession in our half and we are trying to force the opposition wide and away from goal 

Who - our #6 and #8 

When - the opposition #6 , #8 and #10 are in possession of the ball in our half of the field 

Where - In our half 

Why - Because we are in a low block and the opposition is in possession of the ball in our half 

Session objective/Team Task - Can we limit the opposition from creating a goalscoring opportunity from wide areas 

Player Tasks 

#6 and #8 - Can we apply pressure on the opposition #6 and #8 and force him wide                             Cue - When the opposition #6 and #8 are about to receive the ball 

#6 and #8 - Can you go into a position where you prevent the opposition #6 and #8 play a pass between you and #6 and #8                                     Cue - As #6 or #8 apply pressure on the ball carrier 

#3 and #4 - Can you prevent the opposition #9 and #10 receive the ball facing forward and forcing them backwards                                                      Cue - When the #9 and #10 are about to receive the ball 

#2 and #5  - Can you deal with the wide players (go into a position where you can see the ball and the opponent you are responsible for but also protect the goal at the same time  

#2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #8 - If the opponent plays backwards can we all move forward                                                            Cue - When the opponent plays Backwards 

#1 - Can you be in a position where you can catch the ball if the opponent is lining up to cross it                                Cue - When the opponent has time and space to cross 

#2 and #5 - If their #7 or #11 moves inside and their #2 and #5 make a run outside Can you deal with the widest player and delay him 

Passing Practice

Players involved - 1

Size - 35 x 55

Timing - 20 minutes

Scoring Method - Scoring in goal 

Start/Restarts - From target players

Exercise - Players are in groups of 3 with one of them being a target player, Players have to receive the ball combine and finish in the goal 

Progression 

One team defends