Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Develop Competitive Play

1v1 attack and defend

10m v 10m Squares, 2 players and 1 ball in each square.

2 minute games, high intensity.

• Player 1 passes the ball across to start the game and closes the ball down - work on delay
• Player 2 tries to beat player 1 and stop the ball on player 1 line
• If player 1 wins the ball back they try to score on player 2 line
• When play breaks down player 2 restarts the game

• Play at high tempo
• Score as quick as possible
• Delay to slow down the attacker 

3v3 / 4v4

Progression 2

30m v 30m square, 2 teams of 3 or 4, and 1 ball in the square.

Goals can only be 1 touch finish

5 minute games, high intensity

Either two matches, or three teams and team 1 v 2, the winner stays on plays team 3, then 3 plays 1 etc.

3 game versions:

• Game 1: the game begins as 0-0
• Game 2: the game begins at 2-0
• Game 3: the game begins at 0-2

• How do you approach the game when the score is level?
• How do you defend the lead?
• How do you approach the game when you are trailing?

• Play at high tempo
• Work as a team
• Work and communicate as a team
• Make passing lines and support the teammate with the ball
• When defending, do you all run back into your own half or close and pressure
• Be affective and organised