Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): PHASE PLAY #2 MIDFIELD INTO FINAL THIRD (FULL SESSION)

ATTACKING RED ZONE

ATTACKING RED ZONE

 40x20 as needed

The focus of this practice is movement to receive and decisive play in the final third

A  5V5+1 divided into two zones of 3v3 and 2v2. 

The neutral player plays with the team in possession and is free to travel between zones

All other player must stay in their zones

The attacking team are looking to score in the big goal

The defending team must defend the big goal and attempt to score in either of the target goals when they win possession

If the defending team score in the target goals they reverse roles with the attacking team

Progress: Zone restriction is removed

6V8 (+TARGET)

ATTACKING 6V8 (+ TARGET) CREATING GOOD WIDTH AND DEPTH

Organization:

Shape: 1*-3-3 v 1-4-3-1*

Start: ‘Target’ plays to any Red midfielder, Red's look to keep good possession, build up using the full width of the pitch. Yellow try attack and score.

If White win the ball, they try score by passing the ball to the ‘Target’ player or through either of the 2 ‘goals’. Red's’s must transition to defend quickly.

Focus points:

Create width & depth to allow space for build up

Good quality/selection of passes to create overloads through the thirds

Create space and options in front of the ball through good supporting angles and passes

Look for penetrating runs with or without ball

Provide quick support – no gaps between units

Maintain players at the back to provide cover and balance in case possession is lost