Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Transition to Attack - Quick forward passing and moving (Start Time: 2017-05-03 22:40:00)

Warm Up (10 mins)

Set Up

Create a 12 x 16 metre field with players set up in each corner

How to Play

1) pass to oppositer player and follow

2) touch pass and retreat beind their own line

3) pass forward and move sideways to other line

4) pass forward and move diagonally

5) pass diagonally and move forward

Game training (25 mins)

Blue (Focus team):

4) Daniel 6) Cole 8) Hugo 10) Tom 7) Logan 11) Todd 9) Mex

Red (Opposition):

1) Alfie 2) Ziz 3) Reuben 4) Ben 5) Roshan 6) Noah 8) Will Crum 10) Quinn

Rules:

- Start point with red #8 who plays back to his CB (red on 2 touch until ball is lost then it becomes free-play).

- Blue aim to win possession and score in the big goal

- Red combine to score in small goal

SOAUSS

Team task

- today is all about winning the ball and quickly getting into positions to hurt the opposition

Player task

Striker #9

- Threaten the defensive line to create space in front

- Immediately find space to receive the ball

- Maintain forward ball progression

Wingers #7/#11

- Forward runs to join the attack

- Support forward play with runs in behind opposition defenders or to feet

- Maintain forward ball progression through passing and travelling with the ball

Attacking Central Midfielder #10

- Quick forward passing and movement

- Runs in behind the opposition defenders

- Maintain forward ball progression through passing and travelling with the ball

Central Midfielders #6/#8

- Maintain defensive balance to prevent opposition countering the counter

- Make forward runs to join the attack

- Look to find team mates beyond the opposition defenders

Centre Backs #3/#4

- Quick and incisive passes to initiate the attack

- Forward runs to use space and draw an opponent

Passing Practice

What: Today is all about quick forward passing and moving when we win the ball deep to receive beyond defenders or in space.

Who: Front 4 breaking forward, CM and FB supporting the pass, CB behind - all looking for forward passing options.

When: As soon as we win possession and have the opportunity to go forward

Where: Def/Mid 3rd to play quickly into the attacking 3rd

Why: To get players in goal scoring positions before the opposition can recover.

Set Up

Create 2 rectangles 20x30 metres in size and cross them over each other.

14 players - 7 red/7 blue

How to Play

Always start with a switch at the base line before combining with middle player and playing out the other side.

Both teams are playing at the same time.