Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Playing out from the back

Combination Play (15 mins)

Duration 20 Minutes

Set Up:

(30*25 grid) 3 teams of 2 players with 1 neutral.

Instructions:

2 teams play inside area with one team used as target players.

1 team is attacking while the other is deffending. Ones team uses combination play as often as possible trying to tranfer the 6 balls to the other side as fast as they can. Use the third person to your advantage. After the 6 balles have been transfered, repeat from other side.

When the defending team wins the ball, it becomes a 3v2 against the defenders while they try to keep the ball for as long as they can.

*This can be done with a 2v1 sitiation keeping everything the same.

Progression

When the ball is played to the opposite target player, play continues and attempt to go to the other side.

Coaching Points:

Accurate passes

Immidiate support (pass & move)

Communication

Technical

Player awareness on the ball

Move the ball quickly, looking for the spare player

Tactical

Always be available when in possession

Out of possession stay tight to opposition, communicate with team mate

Physical

High tempo, phsically demanding

Psychological/Social

Communication and support play vital in and out of possession

Structured (25 mins)

Organization:

Same setup as previous

Instructions:

Same format, however, team is given a specific direction to attack; for each time they are able to play into target neutral they can look to score in the goal until possession is lost.

Once possession is gained by opposing team they can look to do the same after they complete the necessary amount of passes.

Coaching Points:

-Central Neutrals movement to be able to transition and help to retain possession

-Recognition when penetration is blocked off look to possess and "reshuffle"

Progressions/Regressions: