Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Play through CM including FBs,

SET-UP (15 mins)

TOPIC-ATTACKING THROUGH 3 CM INCLUDING FBs

DRILL 15 mins

SET-UP

-Cone off the Centre 3rd at the width of the penalty box

-12 players, 5 blues, 5 reds and 2 yellows

-Based on 1-4-3-3 formation

-5 blues = 2 Fullbacks (left and right)

3 Centre Midfielders (1-2)

-5 reds the same as blues

-2 yellows play two roles,as the Striker and Centre Back

Obective- Attack through the Centre Midfield to play the ball to the Striker, this includes the play starting from the full backs

Opposed progression (15 mins)

Progression-

Now opposed,only the one football,

Objective is to still play the ball through CM into the ST, Beginning from the FBs, point for each time they play into the Striker/9

1- When the opposition presses the players ready to receive the ball in the centre and limits the blues options,

2-The full back on the opposing side can move forward into the space ahead to give another angle/option for his team-mates

This should create a 4v3 situation whis will benefit the team in possession so they can play the ball into their STRIKER

Key Points-

Create space for the forward pass

When can the full back push forward to add another option?

Can the deep CM create space for the othe midfielders?

Is there a direct pass into the striker?

Can play be switched early?