Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Wing Play and transition.

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Method: Blue 1-2-2-1 White 1-2-2-1 and 2 yellow overload overload players that are with the team in possession going both ways.

Wing lanes established 5 meters in from each touch line the full lenght of the game area.

Only the overload wingers allowed in wing lane and only 3 touches allowed in attacking half of wing lane.

Play starts at either goal and first pass into the full backs (1st pass cannot be to wingers) to work the opportunity to score. If it breaks down a quick transition to defend. 

Coaching Points: Verbal and non verbal communication, Vision, attention to where team mates and opposition are on the pitch.

Wingers body shape and first touch to collect and deliver the ball on both feet. 

Movement and always being available. 

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Coaching Points: Transition of all players to defensive positions after either securing the ball or scoring a goal.

Fast paced to replicate match intensity.

Body shape and good verbal and non-verbal communication.

Quality and pace of the pass.