Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Possession - Breaking Lines

Possession - Breaking Lines (20 mins)

Organisation:

-10x8 areas on the end (or area size to suit numbers)

-10x4 area in the middle (or area size to suit numbers)

-20x30 overall (or area size to suit numbers)

-3 teams of 4 (or numbers to suit)

-Supply of balls

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Practice:

-4v2 in the end zones

-Aim to make 5 passes then transfer below head height to opposite box - resting two defenders go in to press and the two who have just worked recover into the middle

-The defenders left in the middle area can intercept transfer passes

-Defenders in middle for 1 min 30 secs then swap

Progression:

-After each team has defended, the-Defenders can now win the ball and transfer across to the opposite team and then they leave the middle and the Team who gave the ball away are the new Defenders

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Blocks:

-1 min 30 secs x 6 (9 mins work)

-1 min rest in between blocks for change over of defending teams and any coaching points (5 mins rest)

-Total time = 14 mins

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Coaching Points:

-Create big pitch with width and depth

-Movements to support player in possession - must find passing lane

-Decision making on the ball - through or around

-Technique - receiving skills - back foot or front foot - accuracy and weight of pass

-Communication