Sesión de Fútbol (Sesiones de Academia): wall pass

Activity 1 (20 mins)

Organization:

2 or 3 fields depending on numbers

2v1 

Instructions:

• 2v1 defending team alternates players 1 turn each. Attacking players look for numerical advantage using a 1-2 or wall pass to go around the defender and attack the space towards goal.  (2nd post).
• Attacking players 1 pt for a goal, 2 pts if passed to the outside player. 
• Defenders 1 pt for kicking ball out and 2 pts if they score. 
• Player who took the shot replaces player on the outside, and the player on the outside goes back to the beginning to get ready to attack with a ball. 
• Outside players can move up and down the sideline 
• Play for 2- 3 minutes and switch roles

Coaching Points/Questions:

• Decisionmaking- How can we identify space/where to play? scanning the field, communicating
• Movement of 2nd attacker to create space and ability to be played into scoring situations.
• Take risks, pass or dribble to reach the final third then see what option is best a pass or shot.

Regressions/Progressions

• P- Add second defender in for more pressure on the attacking team.
• R- Make goals bigger or add 2 pugg nets to help attackers.

condition game (10 mins)

Organization:

•  Half field, middle third penetrating final third. 
• 3 teams one attacking from the left, the other from the right and 3rd team defending.

Instructions:

• Wall pass to the 10 CM player and back to the 7 LM or RM. As soon as the 10 releases back to the outside the defender must step to the ball.
• 10 and 7 must decide whether to give and go to goal or if defender permits the space the 7 can go straight to goal. 
• Switch roles after 2-3 minutes.

Coaching Points:

• Head up to make eye contact, cues or communication
• Crisp passes on the floor, inside of foot toes pointing up. 
• Change of speed after the pass.
• Attacking and goal scoring mentality.

Progressions: