Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Creating Overloads 021224

Passing Practice - 2v1's (15 mins)

Set-Up:

Players split between 3 cones and a GK. Players rotate between cones in that order.

Width couple of steps bigger then 6 yard x 25 yards long.

Organisation:

Pattern starts player 2 who passes the ball into a central position for player 3. They then make an overlapping run behind player 3. Player 2 has to make the decision whether to use them as a decoy or execute the overlap. Blue team aiming to score in big goal.

Player 1 comes out to defend as ball is played in initially. Start with passive defending for the first few minutes to warm up before progressing to game scenario. If player 1 wins ball or ball goes out play is done and reset.

Team/Player Tasks:

Can we perform overlapping runs to create a 2v1 scenario and progress the ball forward?

Coaching Points:

• Can we time/curve our runs to remain in motion whilst running in behind?

• Can we time our passes so the player can take their first touch beyond the defender?

• Can we take our first touch forward towards goal?

Progressions:

Nil.

Game Training - Overload Grids (15 mins)

Set-Up:

2-2-1 vs 1-2-1. adjust for numbers, key is team starting in possession has an extra player in starting grid. Divide into 3 grids (def/mid/atk)

Organisation:
Ball starts at half way with blue team, first pass in uncontested. Aim is for blue to move the ball into the final grid and score a goal.

Only player playing the pass/dribbling may move to next grid.  Defending teams players and all others must stay in their grids.

If red win the ball they can move freely but blue must stay in their current grid. Rotate players every few minutes into different teams and grids.

Team/Player Tasks:

Can we make create overloads to progress up the pitch?

Coaching Points:

• Can we scan before receiving to identify the spare player?

• Can we perform overlapping/underlapping runs to utilise the overload? (Opposite direction to ball carrier)

• Can we take our first touch beyond the defender towards goal?

• Can we use bounce passes to get beyond the defender?

Progressions:

Nil.