Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Improve Decision Making of the #2/3 - when to join.

6 Goal Game (20 mins)

Set Up: 20*20 grid. Six mini goals - three on each end line. Supply of balls on the outside.

Players: 6-8 (can adjust to numbers).

Description: 3v3. Either team can attack any of the three opposition goals. Double the points for scoring on the wide goals.

Progression:

Remove central goal and add a larger goal with a GK.

Award extra points for combination plays.

Key Factors:

Proper angles and distance of support.

Open up - pass to back foot.

As ball moves - wide players provide width (disperal front and back).

Patience on the ball.

Recognize when to penetrate - through, around or over. If not, then look to switch the play.

Final Game (20 mins)

Set Up: Half field at North Park. Balls along the outside and in the goals.

Players: 2 teams - 9 outfield and 1 goalkeeper for each team on field. Players manage any substitutions.

Description: Play 10v10 (including GK). All regular rules apply, including retreat line. Each team plays 1-4-3-2.

Key Factors:

All coaching points from the session - focus on first touch away from pressure and that first look. Good overall shape - looking to play in between the lines. Lots of communication! Focus on width and getting the FB involved in the play up field.