Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): High Pressure defending to win the ball in the attacking half.

Warm Up (15 mins)

Set up

Area 20x20 yard grid with lines of cones seperated every 5yards.

Rules and Conditions

Players go through PEP routine including Motor Movement, Dynamic Stretching, Strength, plyometric and sprint (with changes of direction) phases. Focus on techniques and landing mechanics

Tactical Emphasis (15 mins)

Set Up

34x30 Goal at each end.

Time

3 x 4 minute games

1 minute rest

Rules and Conditions

Play 8v6 + Gk's. Defending team to try and win the ball back and try to counter attack. Defending team can attack in either direction when they win the ball back. Possession team to keep possession of the ball to keep it away from defending team. 

Coaching Points

Make play predictable

- Focus on CF splitting CB's and forcing the opponent in one direction

- Midfielders and Defenders to mark goal side shoulder

- Force play back into defensive pressure.

Pressure

- Touch tight pressure pushing towards side line.

- Prevent switches of play as often as possible.

Triggers

- CF starts Splitting CB's: Players in Middle third to pick up an opponent

Scrimmage (30 mins)

Set Up

Full Field, Goal at each end.

Time

2 x 14 minutes.

1 minute rest.

Rules and Conditions

Game conditions

Coaching Points

Principles of attack and defense

Communication

Secondary Topic

Defensive positioning when first line of pressure has been broken. Slide to mid or low block.

Counter Topic

Breaking the first line of pressure.

- Movement: angles and timing

- Width: Stretch opponent

- Depth: Stretch team and play between lines.