Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): SSC city fc( pressure, cover, balance) (Start Time: 2015-04-17 16:30:00)

3 team possession game. (20 mins)

Organization:

Set up as shown. 3 teams of 4. Lots of balls

Instructions:

Red and Yellow team play together against blue team. . The Red team must pass the ball around to try and create a gap / space to get the ball through to the Yellow team. The Blue team must cover and slide across to close all gaps and stop any through balls.

If the defending team get possession of the ball they pass it to the team who did not give it away and change places with thet team that gave them the ball.

Coaching Points:

Cover and balance. Good shape to the defending team. Avoid getting opened up. Stay close together but not too close where the ball can go down the outside.

Progressions:

Allow defender to enter into Red or Yellow area on 3+ passes.

Fussball( conditioned game) (20 mins)

Organization:

Area as shown. 12 players. Lots of balls

Instructions:

Players are working together. Red team in sections A & C are working against Blue team in areas B & D.

Passes are made continuous until the team defending (in diagram - blue) win the ball and then they play together in their sections against Red team.

Players are not allowed to leave their areas.

Coaching Points:

Work with defending team to slide across and cover each other. Close the gaps and prevent through balls.

Make sure the unit is balanced and no areas for balls to get through.

Progressions:

If team keeps the ball in their area for longer than 5 passes allow defending team to send a player in to try and win the ball.

Scrimmage (15 mins)

Game - No restrictions 7v7

Let them play, but look out to re-inforce session pointers. Look for movement and leadership.

Cool down and stretch and re-cap session and mention next game on September 6th.