Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): U16 MLS. Preseason (Day 2) SSG High tempo(3sec-10sec)

Passing drill (70 mins)

Organization/Setup  

1 touch passing drill

Instructions/Achievement Criteria: 

• Four cones are set up in a diamond formation for players to play around.

  Pattern 1,player B> C > A > C > B shoot the small goal.

  Pattern 2 player A > C > B > D shoot the small goal.

Coaching Points/Questions:

• 1 touch play,  forward runs, split passes, a threat in behind

Position break out game 4v4+3 N

Organization/Setup:

• Position break out game 4v4+3 N

Instructions/Achievement Criteria:

• The players outside try to keep possession with the help of the neutrals. Quick transition from defensive to offensive when they win the ball.

• This is a position-specific breakout game, where two teams of four – Team A and Team B –compete against each other to complete six successful passes between themselves with the aid of three neutrals. The game it is limited to two touches.

  After the six passes are completed, the team in possession looks to break out of the marked area towards either goal.

  Once a shot is taken, there is a 3-second delay to allow the players for recovery runs.

• The 3N player are position same as their game role                         CB, CDM/CAM, 9.

Coaching Points/Questions:

• Ballcirculation, communication, high pressure when the ball is lost.

Regressions/Progressions: