Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Transitional Rondo (2v2) + 3 (Playing through the Midfield)

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Transitional Rondo (2v2) + 3 (Playing through the Midfield)

Instructions1) Arrange (20 x 10yrd) playing area, including 4 mannequins/poles placed centrally.2)

2 attacking players combine with 1 central midfielders (Blue) and the two end players (centre backs, gks) to maintain possession and transfer the football against the 2 defenders (orange).3) the team in possession attempts to maintain possession and transfer the ball to the opposite end.4) on loosing possession the attacking team positioned on the sides switches to the internal positions (inside the grid) and defends. the defending team which regained possession moves to the outside playing positions.5) the exercise is continuous for 4 min work periods with 1 min rest intervals. Footballs can fed via the coach on the side or from the end neutrals.scoring:1) the team in possession attempts to maintain possession for 10 passes (10-15 typically). or from a transfer of the ball from one side of the area to the other and back.1) Develop creative and intelligent players. 2) Develop possession skills.3) Understand tactical strategies in possession.15m12+160BpM 7 coAching points1) overloads to help maintain possession.2) penetrating passing via 3rd line passing channels.3) Midfielders look to play in between lines.4) 3rd man supporting runs to create triangulation.5) pivot player ‘6’ connecting defending and midfield units.6) switches of play and changing the point of attack.51015202530intensity %time (Mins) pwith the intent to penetratesub principle(s): playing through the Midfield & playing out from the BackAo.6 playing through the MidfieldAttacking organizationDefending transitionrecoverystrengthendurancespeedActivationPSCProfessional Soccer CoachingTM1) 4vs4 + 2 (remove the central neutral).2) Limit the touches of specfic positions.3) Modify the width of the playing area.support