Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): SMALL SIDED GAME MOVEMENT GAME

MOVEMENT GAME

MOVEMENT GAME

Organization• 2 teams organized within a 30 x 30 / 40 x 40 area;• Number of players from 16 – 22 players;• Two neutral players that play for the side in possession;•

Players must make 8 passes to score a goal;•• 

Progression: 

• Players interchange from outside to in when a pass is made; 

• Floating players must be in opposite sides of the field; 

• Make play directional by organizing players between 18yd box to 18 yd box and adding GK’s for each team – No goals. 

• A goal is scored when the ball is transferred via players from one GK to another; 

• Successful transfer allows the team to keep possession and attempt to transfer the ball back; 

• Reduce the number of floaters;

 • Restrict the size of the area based on the play of the opposition eg, small if the opposition will press via high tempo etc;

 • All passes must be played on the ground;

 • The ball must be played forward following a pass backwards etc. 

Key factors; 

• Create space as a Team; 

• Switch play to keep possession by moving the ball into areas where there is greater space;

 • Quality of touch, Passing;

 • Angle and distance of support; 

• Turning / Shielding the ball; 

• Body position to receive / move the ball; 

• Forward runs as practice is developed