Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Dean Atkins : Penetrating Passes

Four Box Possession (15 mins)

Organization:

Set up as shown

Instructions:

6 v. 6 or 5 v. 5 + 2

Coaching Points:

Shape

Movement to support player on the ball

Penetration of pass v. keeping possession

Progressions:

Mandatory 2 touch

1 touch only

End Zone Game (15 mins)

Organization:

30x20 yd central area with 8x20 yd endzones, goals positioned 5-10 yds behind endzone

5v5 or 6v6 to endzones

Instructions: Team in possession looks to score by playing a penetrating pass into the endzone to a target man who is 1 v. 1.

Once player receives the ball, players can join in.

Defenders are not allowed in endzone until ball is played

Coaching Points:

Movement of number 10 to create passing lane for number 9 to receive

First look is to penetrate with the pass, maintain possession if penetrating pass is not available

Play through number 5 to switch play quickly

Movement of number 10 as ball travels into number 9

Progressions:

R - Allow players to penetrate endzone with their first touch

R - neutrals on the outside to decrease number in the middle