Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Combonation Build Up Play

Build Up (15 mins)

PROGRESSIONS: add 2 players into end zones. Start with 2v1 and then progress to 2v2. The team that wins the ball plays the target in and attacks the opposite goal. Once the target is played in the opposing team adds a defender.

After playing 2v2 you can allow additional player to be played in. 

KEY MESSAGES/POINTS: Strong pass, communication, link up play and vision

Possession (15 mins)

Organization

- 35 x 35 area set up as shown

- split team up into Attackers, Defenders & 2 Target Players

- 2 Goals set up as shown

- 1 Ball (additional on outside)

Activity

- Players are split into two teams & play possession game Attack vs Defense inside playing area

- Two Target Players (one either end) are part of the game & are on one touch

- Team in possession must play into a Target Player before looking to score in either goal

- If Defenders win the ball the same process must happen. Target Player before scoring

- After set time rotate the Target Players

-if you have goalkeepers you can use them in the nets or use mini goals/pugs

Coaching Points

- Pass Type: Accuracy, selection & Weight

- Possession: Secure the ball, Circulate the ball & keep it rolling!

- Awareness: always check space & surroundings before, during & after receiving

- Support: Be in a position to receive & help team mate in possession

- movement/mobility

- Finishing: Be positive & ruthless in front of goal!

Progression

P - Target Players cannot play back to team mate who passed the ball (3rd man)

P - Attacking team has two touch

P - One touch finishes

P - After using Target Player they can enter area to help overload!