Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Counter Attacking session plan (Start Time: 2021-09-04 08:30:00)

Playing part 1 (unopposed exercise) (20 mins)

Equipment

6 x cones

12 x balls

1 x goal post

Organization

14 players ( 12 x outfield + 2 x GK)

2 x GK in goal

2 players at 8, 2 players at 6, 2 players at 10, 2 players at LW, 2 players at RW and 2 players at ST.

6 plays to 8, 8 plays LW, LW plays to ST, ST drops ball to 10, 10 plays through ball for RW into the final 3rd. RW can choose to shoot at goal or cross for ST, 10 or LW.

Coaching points

Forward, penetrative pass to ST

Match day intensity

Check in vs check out (opposite movement) to create time vs space

ST to secure ball and drop ball with correct weight to 10

10 to play through ball into final 3rd for wingers

Timing of runs into the box, accelerates when winger take a touch and raises his head

Triangulate runs to near post, far post and 45 cut back

8 seconds to score

Playing part 3 (conditioned game) (20 mins)

Equipment

11 x cones

2 x goal post

12 x balls

Organization

14 players divided into 2 teams, 6 vs 6, 10 outfield + 2 x goalkeepers.

Conditions

Both teams to play in GK-2-3-1 formation

Both teams have to score within 8 seconds of winning back the ball

A maximum of 4 passes allowed before through ball must be played into the final 3rd

To score entire team must be over the half way line

Coaching points

Match day intensity

Check shoulders before recieving

Check in vs check out (opposite movement) to create time vs space

Open body and shoulders to receive on the back foot

Good first touch with relaxed ankle

Lock ankle when passing

Place standing foot next to the ball and in direction of teammate

Pass through equator of the ball

Look to play forward pass for transition

8 seconds to score or ball possession will be lost

Maximizing verticality to encourage forward passes

Forward runs