Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): A Licence Match Prep - Playing out in a 3412 against a 4231

Problem 1 (15 mins)

SET UP:

• 3/4 Pitch game - goal brought upto 18 yard line.
• 22 Players
• RED (Coached) 3412
• BLUE (Opposition) 4231

SESSION EXPLAINED:

• RED are playing out from the back starting with a goal kick, looking to build up the play and get over the white line to then attack the BLUE goal.

• Only BLUE back 4 are allowed to defend past the white line, RED have 10 seconds to score once over the line.
• BLUE looking to score in the RED goal once they win possession, attack as direct as possible when winning the ball back.

• 2 min framing 
• 3x8 min blocks
• 2 min rest between

• Blue wingers, 10 and CF sit off and screen the play shuffling side to side, blocking any forward passes.

• CB's to carry ball towards opposition player to commit and then correct timing of release of ball to spare player - ideal toget CMs on the ball on the half turn and playing forward

• High Ball Speed - High Tempo - Switches of Play - Miss players out - to create gaps in opposition block and allowsplit passes

• RED Outside CB's split a little wider to stretch the pitch - look to play outside the line of the block
• RED Gk one side of penalty spot - CB opposite side to create a back four almost
• Two CMs look to play advanced of the first line of pressure and aim to get into passing lanes
• Wingbacks stay high and on the touchlines to pin back opposition fullbacks
• One CF stay central - One drop in to make two 10's - to pin back opposition CMs
• Create a 6v4 overload in our favour in our defensive third of the pitch