Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Pre-Season 7 - Attack v Defence

Conditioning (20 mins)

Organisation

Players positioned on the half-pitch as shown (double up on cones).

Pass in the direction shown (yellow ball), White ball goes in the opposite direction.

Pass and follow.

Pass, set and spin.

Players choice (but make it work with combinations in the middle).

POFTB

With the GK looking to throw;

- FB go touchline wide and high (mid-half).

- CB split to the corners of the box.

- Outside CM in a channel between the CB & FB.

- CM prepared to drop in to receive a roll out.

- S positions shown (depending on direction of kick the support striker would come across).

Considerations

Decision to roll, throw or kick.

Opponents positions/formation out of possession.

Condition of the pitch.

Readiness to receive (our players).

State of the game.

Wide Areas

Wide Areas

FB double up with WCM.

Opposite FB take position in line with the back post (open hips) - no blind-side runs unchecked.

Mark ball side and goal side.

Cues & Triggers

WB/WCM try to block crosses.

GK organise and communicate.

CB compete for all headers.

Opposite FB cover far post area.

MF protect against cut-backs to the edge of the box.