Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Combination Play: Midfield Play

Main Theme (non-opposed) (20 mins)

Organization:

1. Three players per lane (15x12)

2. Set-up as shown

Instructions:

- Rotate player postions after 1 min

- After 2 rounds progress into competition between all groups (1 pt per pass)

Part A:

1. Players make double pass combination

2. Central player checks to outer players with ball

Part B:

1. Player make wall pass combination

2. After wall pass is performed, player that passes the ball to the opposite target player continues run and checks to ball. ( Sideways on)

3. Central player becomes target player.

Coaching Points:

1. Angle of support

-Wall pass: Sideways on.

-Double pass: Body at an angle to protect ball

2. Hold player accountable by demaning ball with details.

3. Excecution of combination

4. Movement of the target into passing lane.

Progression:

Defender fully opposed

Scrimmage (20 mins)

Organization:

1. Set up as shown.

Instructions:

1. 6v6

Coaching Points:

Minimal Coaching on Key points of switcing point of attack.