Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 4v2 with target goals developing possession rondo

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Set Up: Area 20x20 yrds with 2 small goals on outside facing each other, play 4v2., play for 4 min then rotate def.

Format: 4 attackers attempt to keep possession and score points for every 5 passes they make, Def look to intercept the ball and attempt to score in either targtet goals to score bonus point. 

Progressions: Team in possession make a split pass (through the two defenders), they have two touches between the four players in order to score in the mini-goals.

Key Points: MOVEMENT TO SUPPORT• Recognise when and how to slide and support the player on the ball.• Opposite player to the ball to try to position themselves in between defenders to receive a line-breaking pass. 

RECEIVING TO PLAY FORWARD• Body position to receive with open hips and shoulders.• Recognise when to receive on the front or back foot depending on opposition pressure.• First touch taking receiver in a direction where they can play forward or maintain possession.• Feints before first touch in order to unbalance a defender. 

PASS DETAIL• Punched pass on floor to break the line.• Pass in direction that allows the receiving player to be effective with their action – either to the receiver’s front foot or back foot.