Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): ANGLES AND MOVEMENT GAME

Description

GAME CONDITIONS:

Teams play 7v7 or 8v8 on a regular 9v9 field. The Field is coned into 10x10 squares both vertically and horizontally, so the whole playing area is a grid. The first condition is that players are not allowed to play the ball square to a teammate in the same channels as them. With this condition, players will need to adjust their supporting angles.

The next condition is that players are not allowed to play in the same vertical or horizontal channel. This now means that players will have to work hard on and off the ball to make sure they are not in a poor position. The speed of the game will determine how hard they have to work so the higher the defensive pressure, the better.

No square passes and no straight runs. This game is all about intelligent movement along with quick decision-making.

Duration: 15 to 20 minutes

COACHING POINTS:

Decision-making on the ball - Scan the field early

Supporting angles - take good positions that the player on the ball can find

Communication - help each other out

Goalkeepers - if they are to offer support, they must also move

With these restrictions, can a player still attack at speed and with quality?