Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): C license SSG

Screen 1 (15 mins)

SET UP: SSG 6v6 incl GK, 3 zones, max 2 defenders in each; ball starts with attacking keeper

44x50 pitch dimension, no offsides

INSTRUCTION: 6v6 game, defenders can move zones, but there can only be max 2 in each zone; attackers can move freely between zones, but no more than 3 attackers in one zone; if shot is taken or ball goes out of bounds, starts back with attacking goalkeeper

Attacking team trying to score, defenders trying to stop forward progression

If defenders win the ball, dribble out of bounds, and ball starts back with attacking keeper

switch roles after 4-5 rounds

COACHING POINTS: CP1- defender closest to the ball pressures

CP2- Body position and angle of approach of the first defender- can we force the attacker into areas of numerical supremacy, or away from goal?

CP3- based on the positioning of the 1st defender, where does the second defender go? how do they position themself to help defend ball carrier? stop forward progress?