Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Creating Goal Scoring Opportunities Wide (Start Time: 2022-07-11 10:55:00)

Passing Practice 10 mins

Organization :

14 field players plus GK.

Half pitch

 Balls

Flat Cones Mannequins1 Full size goal.

 Explanation

Play starts with the right sided drill then alternates after each run through .Players follow their pass Ball is to chipped to the GK to start then increase as drill goes on7/11 must time their runs inside to create space for 2/5 to overlap. Ball is played to the #2#2 plays to the #10#10 plays to the #7#7 plays to the #6#6 plays a diagonal ball to the overlapping #2Ball is crossed to the GK The overlapping player then returns to the starting point.

 Variations:

Add a 9 to allow a shot on goal from the cross. Vary pattern of passing to add decision making for players.

 Coaching Points 

 Technical Habits 

 First touch passing accuracy/weight.

 Timing of forward run from fullback to create overlap

 Weight of pass from midfield to release fullback .Delivery of cross from fullbacks.

Game training 25 mins

Organization :

 14 out field player plus GK

Half pitch

  1 x Full size goal 2 x mini goals 7 Red bibs #2, #5, #7,#6, #9, #10 & #11 7 Blue bibs #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #8 & #10   Balls

 Explanation -Ball starts with Coach from different points at the coach’s discretion Attacking team (RED) must try and create an overlap in wide area and create a goal scoring opportunity Defending team (BLUE) must try and prevent RED from scoring if they win ball they score in mini goals located at half way line

 Progression :

 Place a restriction on the Blue (defending) team 10 secs to score and or limit their touches to 2 touch.

 Team Task: Can you look to penetrate in wide.

Player task

Can you create an Overlap for our #2 or #5?Player Tasks –#2 & #5 – Can you overlap the #7 or #11 to get into a position to cross a ball into the goal scoring area?#2 & #5 – Can you time your forward runs to enable to create the overlap?#7 or #11 – Can you take the space infield to create the space for the #2 or #5 to overlap?#8, #9 & #10 – Can you position yourself to receive the ball & play forward pass to overlapping #2 or #5?#8, #9 & #10 – Can you timing of runs into the box to meet the cross?#7 or #11 – Can you make a back post run if the ball is on the opposite side of the pitch to you?

 Coaching Cues :

 #2 or #5 – If the #7 or #11 take the space infield then this is your cue to overlap#7 or #11 – When the ball is being whipped into the penalty area from the opposite side of the pitch you must be making a run towardthe back post#8, #9 or #10 – When the #7 or #11 tuck in field this is your cue to drop into the space between the lines and look to play a diagonalforward ball our overlapping #2 or #5

 Coaching Points:

 Weight of pass 

 Timing of runs

 Body position

 Awareness and communication