Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Final Third Play

Attacking play

PRACTICE ORGANISATION:

45 x 40 yards. Marked into two 20 x 40 zones.

14 players including 2 GKs

3 v 2 in each end grid

Ball starts with ball served in by attacker whoi then enters grid to make a 3 v 3. Possession is retained if a goal is scored

If Ds gain possession during open play, ball must be transferred into safe zone before reversing roles.

DETAIL:

Try and use one touch opportunities to set up attacks

Try and score without using supporting players

Encourage variety of passing skills to either feet or space

PROGRESSION

Allow 2Ds to man mark forward players to encourage movement to lose marker

Expand to 6 v 6, but no challenging for ball in safe zone.

KEY POINTS:

Quick decision making

Awareness of position of opponents

Sharp passing and receiving skills

Body shape

Shooting and finishing skills

Combination play and third player movement

Movement on and off ball.

U12 – The playershould be able to complete the Learning outcomes in 4v4 functional practices.

U13 – The playersshould be able to complete the Learning outcomes during under loaded functionalpractices

U14 – The playersshould be able to complete the Learning outcomes during under loaded functionalpractice and SSG

U15/16 – Theplayers should be able to complete the Learning outcomes during under loadedfunctional practices and 11 v 11 games.