Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Wigton Moor U13 session 3 - when we win it high, what next?

Warm up

The pass goes through the box, from position 1 to position 2.

Position 2 is 5 yards away from the box, position 1 is 15 yards away from the box (modify this depending on how it is working)

The receiving player (2) must take a good first touch and drive to the box, getting out of one of the sides, before playing a pass back into position 1. Then the drill repeats. 

To start with position 1 just needs to get to the box first to win, then progress it so that they can tackle the player in the box. Move position 1 closer to the box to increase the level.

Once you've won it

PHASE: - Just won possession

SET UP: 1 goal keeper in net, 2 defenders, 1 attacker. Game works around the edge of the 18 yard area.

player in position 1. The first defender passes the ball into the second defender who receives the ball inside their box When he has played his pass the 1st defender moves up to the past the 18 yard line. (forward passess should see defenders squeeze up the pitch behind play)

player in position 2 - receives the ball through the front gate of the  the box and has to try and get out the back gate of the box.

player in postion 3 - as soon as the ball leaves position 1, then you press the player in the box and goes to try and win the ball. If you win it, you on to attack player 1 and  try to score a goal.

FOCUS: How to capitalise when you win the ball high up the pitch with a good pressing action - we are coaching players in position 3 in this drill. 

1. Starting distance - pressuring the first touch

2. Closing the space and reading the jump trigger

3. Attacking the last defender at pace to capitalise.

Small sided game

Straight forward game, but to score all your players must be in the attacking half. (encourages defenders to squeeze up).