Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 2011 - Spring - Wk 6.2

Warmup - COD (15 mins)

Organization:

2 channels approx 10x14yds. 4 players per channel.

Instructions:

Attacker (A) plays double pass with Defender (D). Defender then applies pressure. A looks to break defensive line with 1st touch and then play forwards into Target (T) on the opposite side. Activity then begins again from opposite side.

Rotation: A-D-T-A.

Coaching Points:

1st touch to break line of pressure or manipulate defenders positioning?

Option 1: Play forwards early.

Option 2: If penetrating pass is denied, use V-Move/L-Turn to create space to play forwards.

Receiving to turn w/pressure (25 mins)

Organization:

See figure. Two endzones. Teams play 3v3 or 4v4 to target players (based on numbers). One ball in play, the rest behind target players on each side

Instructions:

Teams play 3v3 or 4v4 in the middle. Teams can score a point by connecting both target players without losing possession of the ball. Play 3 minute games. Team with the most points wins. If ball goes out of play or is not controlled, start ball with target player.

Coaching Points:

- Receive on half turn when possible

- Multiple scans before getting on ball

- Use of double pass if pressure at back and then quick movement to expose space behind pressuring defender (If back foot is not on)

- Use of link player to find target (indirect play) if unable to turn and penetrate directly

- Angles of support and mobility of players without the ball

Progressions/Regressions:

P) Rotate target players

P) Target players only have 2 or 1 touch

P) Double points if you can connect target to target in 2 or less passes