Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Playing through the lines - Transitions

Screen 2 (20 mins)

Set Up: 30x25 grids

Description: 3v1 into 3v2 situation in the attack. Defenders cannot leave their own grids to defend attackers try to beat 1st defender and the create a 3v2 situation in the final grid to score on the big goal. If defenders win the ball they look to counter quickly to the 2 small counter goals.

Points;

1. attack with speed

2. decisions to dribble, shoot, or pass.

3. Comunication and creative runs off ball.

4. numbers up situation

5. when and how to counter

Transition - Defense to Attack (15 mins)

Set Up: 40*40 area with a central zone (10*40) marked off by flags or cones. 3 mini goals on either end line. Supply of balls along the outside.

Players: 12-16 depending on numbers. 3-4 teams of 4 players. Can have one team resting. 4v4v4.

Description: Blue team is confined to the middle zone. Their job is to cut off any passes that come within their area. When blue cuts off a pass, they now can attack the goals that the team which gave the ball away was standing in front of. Blue now transitions from defense to attack. Objective for red and yellow is to maintain possession while passing through the grids. One player from red and yellow are allowed inside the central area (as shown above). Can execute simple combinations such as a wall pass. After 4 minutes rotate the team in the middle.

Key Factors:

When possession is won - patience is key. Don't simply kick the ball away.

Firm and accurate passes.

Communication is key.

Transition together as a team.

Progressions:

Allow two attacking players to enter the middle zone.

Attacking players move anywhere - middle team need to react quickly to attack the goal of the team that lost possession.