Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): GU12 ADP-Purposeful Possession Week 5

Initial Game (15 mins)

Setup: Create a 20X20 grid. 8 players per grid split equally into teams of 4 players.

2 players from each team should align themselves diagonally across the field from each other at two of the corners (outside the grid).

The remaining players play 2v2 inside the grid.

Note: If odd numbers can add a neutral midfield player. Can also play 3v3 in the middle.

Spare team on standby can juggle or you can add them on each side as 1 touch wall passers for team in possession.

Activity:

Players play 2v2 in the middle of the grid and attempt to play one of their outlet players on their team.

Once a pass is made to the outside player the players switch, so the outside players either dribble or pass to their teammate and play 2v2. The player passing to the outside player takes his spot and becomes the target player at his cone.

The new attacker plays 2v2 to combine with their teammate at the other corner. If the corner is denied by the defending players, the team should play to their most open diagonal player to keep possession of the ball.

If the defensive team wins the ball they become the attackers and attempt to keep possession as described above.

Coaching points:

Communication

Good body shape to receive and play forward if possible.

Make sure supporting players give the teammate good supporting angles and get into open space to receive the pass.

Head up keep scanning the field to find the most space and least amount of pressure.

SSG (15 mins)

SSG allow free play with limited stoppage

Regular 6v6 or 7v7game with 2 scoring conditions

1. Attacking- In order to score, your entire team (except goalie if playing with a goalie) must be in the opponents half.

2. Defenders-If the opponent scores and you don't have all defenders in your own half, the goal is worth 2.

This will encourage movement off the ball offensively and defensively.