Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 11/11 B14N - Penetration
Brooklyn City F.C.
Steven Steadham
Description
- movement off the ball to open up passing windows to penetrate
- looking to penetrate first (highest player)
- forcing play (possess or penetrate?)
- create gaps to penetrate by moving ball quickly
When to penetrate?
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15 mins
Organization: - (40x20) area
- 4v4 or similar in area with each team having 2 target players going N-S, E-W
- 4 neutral players on sideline, if needed
Instructions: - possession play first
- first to 21 passes wins game
Coaching Points: - movement off the ball to open up passing windows to penetrate
- looking to penetrate first (highest player)
- Forcing play (possess or penetrate?)
- create gaps to penetrate by moving ball quickly
when to penetrate?
Progressions: - player passing ball to target switches with that target player
- add smalls goals on endlines, must have a penetrating pass to target player before team can score
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15 mins
Organization: - (40x20) area
- 5v5 or similar in area with each team having 2 target players on attacking endline
- 2 neutrals inside area
Instructions: - play first to 2 or 3min
Coaching Points: - movement off the ball to open up passing windows to penetrate
- looking to penetrate first (highest player)
- forcing play (possess or penetrate?)
- create gaps to penetrate by moving ball quickly
When to penetrate?
Progressions: - penetrate to target players before scoring = 3 points
Regressions: - add neutral players on sidelines
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20 mins
Organization: - (40x20) area
- two teams
- two small goals
- resting team if needed
Instructions: - 5v5, regular game
- first to 2 or 3min
Coaching Points/Questions: - types of penetration - air, around, through
- speed of play to open up gaps
- penetrate behind opponent backline
- movement off the ball
- supporting angles for next pass
When to penetrate?
Progressions: - one touch finish = 3 points
Regressions: - add neutral(s)
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10 mins
Organization: - (15x15) area
- 2v2 in area with target players outside area going N-S
- multiple fields if needed, pro/reg
Instructions: - players score by playing both target players
- play 3min games
Coaching Points: - types of penetration - air, around, through
- speed of play to open up gaps
- looking to penetrate in between opponents
- movement off the ball
- supporting angles for next pass
Progressions: - target players inside the area, on touchline
Regressions: - add neutral(s)