Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Small Sided: 3v2

Activity 1 (15 mins)

Organization:

1. 20x20 area set up as shown

2. Separate team into two groups, attackers and defenders

3. Multiple balls

Instructions:

1. The team of three attackers work to possess the ball from the two defenders attempting to dribble the ball over the defensive line.

2. If the defending team wins the ball the game is over, attackers switch out.

3. If the ball leaves the area the game is over, attackers switch out.

4. Each new game requires new attackers, defenders stay

5. Defenders will play for 5 mins then switch to attackers. New defending players are needed

Coaching Points:

1. 1st attacker to commit 1st defender pulling them away from 2nd defender creating 2v1 against last defender

2. Can1st attacker find 3rd attacker with long pass

3. Can 3rd attacker get behind the defense?

4. If not when should the 3rd attack check back to support the ball

5. If pressured can 1st attacker combine with 2nd attacker

6. 2nd attacker offer support – in front, to the side or behind

7. If the ball is lost are players in a position to defend

8. Play at speed

Progressions:

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