Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 2010 8/1 Attacking Principles

Plus Pattern #1 (15 mins)

Objective:

To improve accuarcey in passing while developing a conceptual understanding of providing angles of support in a functional setting.

Organization:

10 players minimum (2 or 3 organizations depending on total numbers)

Rectangle 20x15 Yards

Players Move, A-B-C-D

Start by going to the right, then switch to the left

Progression:

Switch to left

Coaching points:

Player A looks up, makes eye contact and starts at same time as player A on other side

Player B checks at angle

Player B receive the ball on front foot

Player C recieves the ball on the front foot and dribbles to the other line at speed.

Finishing Pattern 2 (10 mins)

Objective:

To develop timing of runs and quality of crossing and finishing technique.

Organization:

2 players per channel

Both channels set up (right and left) Players set up position specific  (4 areas)

Players return to same cone. Movement for next group begins when cross is player from other side.

Progression:

Add 1 defender (8 or 10 join attack)

Add 2 defenders  (other winger can come inside)

Coaching points:

Time the runs (Stay onside) #9 gets across front post. 8 and 10 look to join the attack.