Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 4-4-2-Combination Play To Penetrate (Start Time: 2017-01-30 16:05:00)

Playing Midfielder Wide (25 mins)

Setup-Use one quarter of the field in the attacking half.

Initial Players- (4 Attackers comprised of: 1 defender (D), 1 Midfielder (M), 2 Strikers (S) ) and 1 goalkeeper. As shown. Ensure strikers (s1 and S2) are staggered.

Activity 1 (Un-opposed): D plays ball in to M who plays ball into S. M proceeds on an attacking run down the wing, D fills in behind M's position.

S1 checks and then shows for M's pass. Upon receipt, looks to play ball back to M in on the run.

After S1 plays ball in to M, S1 and S2 will cross with S2 taking attack run diagonally towards M and S2 making diagonal attack run away from M towards far post. M looks to cross. and S1 and S2 look to finish.

Progression 1: Add a Defender (P1)- As D plays ball in to M, Defender P1 comes out to defend on S1 to create 3v1

Progression 2: Add a 2nd defender for S2 and a central attacking Midfielder for 4v2

Coaching Points:

Open Up To receive

Firm pace and accuracy of pass

Timing of attack run

Mobility off the ball to penetrate defender