Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Attacking Centrally

Phase of Play

SET UP:

• 16 Players
• 8v7 + keeper
• Attackers in a 2-3-3 (replicating 4-4-3 with no full backs)
• Defenders in 4-3 (without attackers)
• Ball starts with coach who plays into yellows (attackers)
• If the phase finishes, ball resets with coach in black
• Teams swap after 15 minutes - a yellow will swap to go on red team   

30 Minutes

KEY POINTS:

• Reinforcing all the points from previous activity

• Emphasising on the Principles
• Penetration - The ability to play through or behind the opposition. Exploit space with good on and off the ball movement
• Support - teammates should be available in supporting positions ahead, to the side and behind the ball (first attacker or player in possession). This requires good dispersal when in possession to spread the field. Angles, distance and timing of passes becomes important.
• Creating Space - The ability to stretch our opponents laterally across the field will open up space in the middle to play through.
• Movement - The ability to interchange positions and provide good movement to support the play. Movement on and off the ball to create space for the first attacker or other players.
• Creativity - The ability to provide inventive and unpredictable play, either through individual skills or small group combinations