Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): UEFA B - Session 2 (In Possession)
FAW Coach Ed
Nick Regan
Description
Welsh Way Principles - Breaking Lines
- Understand when and how to play through, around or over the opposition depending on the type of pressure applied
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10 mins
Out of Possession - Active Positions for SSG (4-3) (Base 4-3-3)
In Possession - Active Positions for SSG (2-2-3) (Base 3-4-3)
Organization:
Half Field. Create two vertical lanes, one in each wide channel. Additional lane cutting the field horizontally. Team in possession has areas typically occupied by RB & LB blocked off.
Ball Placement - In Goals
Conditions, Targets, Challenges:
In Possession - Due to a low block, the in possession team must go around in order to draw the opponent out of position or perform an up back through motion to penetrate the middle and evade the press.
Out of Possession - Sit in a low block, only sitting in the middle zone, one player can press CB's. Force the opponent wide. If won, attack the opponents goal within 6 seconds and score to get 2 points. The opposing team can now score from anywhere.
Conditions -
In Possession - ONLY wingers allowed in the wide channels. Forward and CAM’s stay in the middle zone in build-up.
Out of Possession - Defensive line holds the line on the 18 yard box and the three midfielders cannot leave the central zone to press the opponent CB’s.
Progression:
In Possession - When being pressed, look to play through and around the opposition based on pressure on the ball. 2 points for successfully breaking a line and scoring a goal from evading the press.
Out of Possession - Back Line steps up in line with off-field aid, one midfielder can press outside of the central zone. 3 points if scored from a press.
Learning Objectives:
In Possession -
- Make the pitch big (Width and Depth)
- Use limited touches and move the ball quickly
- Play through and over the opposition based on pressure on the ball
Out of Possession -
- Stay narrow
- Prevent split passes
- Protect the space in behind
Coaching Interventions
Interventions -
FRAMING: Explain to the whole group the new conditions.
DEMO: Reposition in possession group if opportunity for breaking line is missed. Focus on up back through.
TERMINAL: Bring in possession team in, have out of possession team huddle up and await instructions.
CONCURRENT: Coach from the sidelines with quick reminders and praise about shape and spacing.
Scenario #1:
In Possession: Is pressed by the opponent's CM. Ball is lost when attempting to play.
Solution: Reposition and coach up-back-through motion. Reposition and demo
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10 mins
Out of Possession - Active Positions for SSG (4-3) (Base 4-3-3)
In Possession - Active Positions for SSG (2-2-3) (Base 3-4-3)
Organization:
Half Field. Create two vertical lanes, one in each wide channel. Additional lane cutting the field horizontally.
Conditions, Targets, Challenges:
In Possession - Due to a low block, the in possession team must go around in order to draw the opponent out of position. Once the ball is played to a winger from a CB, support the winger, receive the ball back and look to play forward (break a line). Two goals if a goal is scored from breaking a line.
Out of Possession - Sit in a low block, only sitting in the middle zone. Force the opponent wide. If won, attack the mini goals within 6 seconds and score to get 2 points. Must score from behind the red line indicated.
Conditions -
In Possession - ONLY wingers are allowed in the wide channels. Forward and CAM’s stay in the middle zone in build-up.
Out of Possession - Defensive line holds the line on the 18 yard box and the three midfielders cannot leave the central zone to press the opponent CB’s.
Progression:
In Possession - When being pressed, look to play through and around the opposition based on pressure on the ball. 2 points for successfully breaking a line and scoring a goal from evading the press.
Out of Possession - Back Line steps up in line with off-field aid.
Learning Objectives:
In Possession -
Out of Possession -
Coaching Interventions
Interventions -
FRAMING: Explain to the whole group the topic of breaking lines. Set teams and inform them of conditions.
DEMO: Reposition in possession group if opportunity for breaking line is missed.
TERMINAL: Bring in possession team in, have out of possession team huddle up and await instructions.
CONCURRENT: Coach from the sidelines with quick reminders and praise about shape and spacing.
Likely Scenarios -
Scenario #1: In Possession attempts a pass to a winger, CB supports, receives, but CAM does not present himself as an option to break a line.
Solution: Reposition the CAM and advise on how to receive and exploit the breaking of a line. Impact the players around him. Demo.