Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Retaining possession in midfield & penetrating in the opponents half

Screen 1 (45 mins)

Retaining possession in midfield & penetrating in the opponent's half

 BLUE

. Ball starts with CB switching play

. Retain possession through the midfield 3 and 2 defenders

. Look for opportuninities tp play forward and penetrate

. Create goal scoring opportunities.

RED 

.Defend on own half

. Look to play into no9 ( goal) when in possession.

Primary players- Midfield 3

. starting positions 6 moving creating space ,moving away from the ball, receiving on the back foot, moving on different angles.

. midfield players moving of the ball on different lines vertically and horizontally.

.Composure on the the ball, in possession do not rush the play when in a 5v3 situation.

Secondary players- Defenders

.Support the midfield players when in possesssion.

. hold possition to give midfielders space 

. Defend no9 ( small goal ) no10

Tertiary players -Front 3 players

.Movement to strfetch players.More than one movement to receive the ball.

.Body shape to play the ball forward and penetrate the opposition.

. Decision making to different create goal scoring oppertunities.

Different pictures

. Starting position - Play in to 10 to create a 3 v 2 in the midfield( red 10 restricted to semi circle)

. play out to 7 or 11  and 8 and 10 support., over lap under lap 

. play into 9 who is tight to  4 or 5 so he can spin off them.

.Play into 9 who can hold up play for supporting players.

play into 7 or 11 who look to play a first time ball into the box.

Technical

. Retaining Possession

. Positioning

. creating spac

.1st touch

. Body shape

Psychological

.Patience

.Decision making

.Awareness

.Bravery

.Communication

Physical

.Movement off the ball

.strength

.Balance

.Bravery

Social

.Teamwork

.Communication

. Building Relationships

.Taking Responsibilty