Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): WSC Session

Possession 1 (20 mins)

Organization:

25x44 yard area

6v3 to goal

2 min games - each team plays twice = 12 mins - 30 seconds swicth over/coaching

Rotate defenders

Instructions:

Attacking group - two touch - objective set up strike on goal

Defending group - Win the ball and play to target/server (coach)

Coaching Points:

1. Aggressive attitude to shoot - first thought should be can I open up to strike

2. Width and depth - players must look to run behind the line

3. Attacking group with their possession should work moments where defensive line drops back towards the goal - when space opens - drop the ball back and finish

4. Set body to stike with a one touch finish

5. Quick passing tempo and good mobility of players (don't stay fixed in positions)

Progressions:

Second round - attacking team now has one touch

Play - 8v8+2 (25 mins)

Organization:

60x55 yard area

8v8+2 - plus players in wide areas

Retension line at 20 yards from each goal

Instructions:

The team in possession can only play to the wide players inside the attacking half of the field

Coaching Points:

1. Runs in behind the line - how many players are looking to run in behind?

2. Application of cross or pass through from wide areas

3. Passing selection in attacking half - when to play wide

4. Runs ahead of the ball - timing - spaces

5. Defensive line should play high to be in position to regain possession if ball turns over

Progressions:

Remove wide players - play one direction for 10 mins