Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Shielding/Pass and Move

Shielding/Pass and Move (20 mins)

Set Up

Half field split into thirds vertically, 3 pug nets

Organization

Players set up as shown in 3 groups of 6

Player A passes to player B

Player B shields the ball with his arm out and waits for Player B's movement by shielding the ball

Player A passes the ball into Player B's stride and shoots on the pug net or 1-2s with his partner before shooting

Change defender every few minutes

Progressions

Encourage wall passes and limited touches to pass and shoot

Coaching points

Shielding the ball with the arm out towards the defender (body position)

Passing the ball into the players stride to ensure a good first touch and clean pass or finish

Player B, once they have laid off the Player A, must move to space and call for the ball

Working hard off the ball to get to space with a clear passing lane

Pass and Move Positional Game Play (20 mins)

Set Up

Full field, split into 3 zones (defence, midfield, attack)

Organization

Players set up in game mode, 7v7

In game play, one player (minimum) must always be in each zone e.g. as attack progresses, one defender stays with opposition striker, centre mid is there to receive a cut back pass and so on

Defender and centre mid should stay central so that they can see the play and any potential counter attack, wide midfielders should track immediately and regain 3-2-1 shape when the ball is lost

Progressions

Limit touches to 2-3

Coaching points

Players are encouraged to shield the ball with the arm out until support arrives, check out/in to draw defenders away from space and limit their touches and switch the play

Working hard off the ball to get to space with a clear passing lane and letting the ball carrier know they are open