Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Switching play

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Objective: 

For players to recognise when and how to switch the point of attack 

For players to recognise the type of pressure the opposition is applying 

Organisation

The area is 48x48 with 4 24x24 areas inside. Target players are on the outside of the area and will be positioned diagonally from each other.

Session Explanation 

There will be a 3v3+1 in the playing area with a target player to make a 5v3 in possession. The objective is to combine 4 passes together before switching the attack to the other target player. The first block players will be locked into a quarter, the neutral (black) will always be on the team in possession to create a larger overload. The defending team (blue) who will only be managed has the objective of not being split, when the ball turns over can they keep possession with their target players. 

Session timings 

3-1

3-1

3-1

3-1

3-1 

The session will be passed onto the other coach during block 3.

Progression

-Take out neutral player and play with constant overload 

-In possession team can play in half a pitch 

- Play more passes before transferring to other target player which will cause more pressure on the ball

-Target players can rotate in

Regression

-Defending team must wait until target player touches the ball before pressing 

- Only one pass must be made before switching to next target player

Key points 

-Width 

-Depth

-Ball Speed 

-When to switch 

-Can we draw the opposition in to exploit behind 

What does success look like? 

The amount of times the yellows keep the ball from side to side, 

Can the yellows look to maintain width and depth 

Role of the assistant 

-Count passes 

-Fire in footballs 

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