Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Medium Group Games

Between the Lines SSG

Organisation:

• 4v4+GK's SSG.
• Central zone can only be occupied by an attacking player.
• Defenders cannot leave their zone. 
• At least 1 defender must remain in defensive half when his teammates attack. 

Modify:

• Can make 3v3/5v5
• Remove GK's, use mini-goals

• Quality Passing - Weight, Timing, Accuracy
• Play with head up - scan
• Body shape - half turn
• Movement from teammates
• Angles/Distance of Support
• Communication

• Nearest player presses
• 2nd/3rd player covers/gives balance
• 'High to low' & 'Fast to slow' on approach to the attacker
• Show wide/away from goal

• Quick reaction to transition
• Can we pass forward/score quickly (attack)
• Can we regroup quickly (defence)

• How can you create space for your teammate on the ball?
• What sort of movement or run can you make?
• Where is the space on the field?
• Which defender should press first and why?
• What is the other defender doing?
• How can we create space near the opponent's goal?

Timing of Runs

Organisation:

• 12 players - 4v4+4
• 60mx20m
• Players are restricted to their zones except when they are receiving between the lines.

• The team in possession will attempt to transfer the ball into the opposite zonal area by timing a pass and run between the lines in order to play forward.

• The yellow team pressing will attempt to win or intercept the ball and score in any of six target goals in order to reverse team

  roles.

• Quality Passing - Weight, Timing, Accuracy
• Play with head up - scan
• Body shape - half turn
• Movement from teammates
• Angles/Distance of Support
• Communication
• Timing of runs

• Nearest player presses
• ''Screening' or blocking passing lanes
• Communication
• Compactness
• 'Triggers' to press

• Quick reaction to transition
• Can we pass forward/score quickly (attack)
• Can we regroup quickly (defence)

• How can you create space for your teammate on the ball?
• What sort of movement or run can you make?
• Where is the space on the field?
• Which defender should press first and why?
• What is the other defender doing?

Exploiting Space 2

Organisation:

• 12 players - 5v5+2
• One player from each team must be positioned in the end zone.

• 4v4 plus 2 in the central zone. Both neutral players work with the team in possession.

• Teams will attempt to score in any of two opposition target goals.

• The players in the end zone may intercept attempts on goal and also work with their teammates to retain possession of the ball.

Modify:

• Add GK's

• Quality Passing - Weight, Timing, Accuracy
• Play with head up - scan
• Body shape - half turn
• Movement from teammates
• Angles/Distance of Support
• Communication
• Timing of runs

• Nearest player presses
• 2nd/3rd player covers/gives balance
• 'High to low' & 'Fast to slow' on approach to the attacker
• Show wide/away from goal
• Compactness

• Quick reaction to transition
• Can we pass forward/score quickly (attack)
• Can we regroup quickly (defence)

• How can you create space for your teammate on the ball?
• What sort of movement or run can you make?
• Where is the space on the field?
• Which defender should press first and why?
• What are the other defenders doing/where are they positioned when their teammate is pressing?

Exploiting Overloads 2

Organisation:

• 10 players - 3v4+3
• 42m x 22m

• Players are restricted to their zones with the exception of when a forward pass or dribble into the end scoring zone is made.

• Yellow neutral players work with the team in possession.

• One team attempts to work the ball into the scoring zone in order to score goals.

• The team attacking the main goal is permitted to allow one player to join into the scoring zone following a forward pass or dribble.

• The defending team attempts to win possession and score in any of two target goals in order to reverse team roles.

• Quality Passing - Weight, Timing, Accuracy
• Play with head up - scan
• Body shape - half turn
• Movement from teammates
• Angles/Distance of Support
• Communication
• Timing of runs

• Nearest player presses
• 2nd/3rd player covers/gives balance
• 'High to low' & 'Fast to slow' on approach to the attacker
• Angle of press - make predictable
• Compactness
• In defensive underload, look to delay attacker in possession, force poor decision. 

• Quick reaction to transition
• Can we pass forward/score quickly (attack)
• Can we regroup quickly (defence)

• How can you create space for your teammate on the ball?
• What sort of movement or run can you make?
• Where is the space on the field?
• Which defender should press first and why?
• What are the other defenders doing/where are they positioned when their teammate is pressing?

4 Box Game

Organisation:

• 9players - 4v4+1
• 50mx 30m

• Players are restricted to their zones.

• The neutral player is limited to 1/2 touches (depending on age/ability)

• Teams will attempt to score in any of two opposing goals.

• Quality Passing - Weight, Timing, Accuracy
• Play with head up - scan
• Body shape - half turn
• Movement from teammates
• Angles/Distance of Support
• Communication
• Width & Depth
• Timing of runs

• Nearest player presses
• 2nd/3rd player covers/gives balance
• 'High to low' & 'Fast to slow' on approach to the attacker
• Angle of press - make predictable
• Compactness
• Delay in defensive underload, force mistake
• Be patient

• Quick reaction to transition
• Can we pass forward/score quickly (attack)
• Can we regroup quickly (defence)

• How can you create space for your teammate on the ball?
• What sort of movement or run can you make?
• Where is the space on the field?
• Which defender should press first and why?
• What are the other defenders doing/where are they positioned when their teammate is pressing?