Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Possession Options

Rondo (10 mins)

2 - 10x10 grids

Play in 6v2 and/or 5v2 in each grid. Starting with one grid then filling 2nd grid as players arrive

Play on arrival 

 Session start time 1 min break and quickly emphasize how play is going / What is working, what needs improvement

 Two 5 min intervals with 2 min break in between

All players and ball must remain in the grid

Coaching Points:

Pace of play

Want the ball

Know where you are playing before ball gets to you

Body shape to receive pass to play the direction you want to play to

Movement off the ball - look to get into passing lanes - Split defenders

Can we move around and not stand idle - No traffic cones

****Must be played with complete effort****

Dynamic Stretching Afterwards (10 minutes)

Technical Warm Up 1 (10 mins)

(2) 20x20 grids (If numbers of players dictate - try to get 8-10 players to a grid)

2 players inside with 1 ball

A starts with ball and passes to C

C passes back to A, C goes into center of grid

A passes to D and D then passes to C who has entered the grid

C passes to B

B starts over with combination play on the outside

Start slow to get the pattern

Can we improve intensity to 1 and 2 touch play

Coaching Points:

Angled approach to the ball to allow open body position and be able to see the playing area

Supporting player must recognize where the play needs to go to and set up in those areas

Supporting player must also have open body shape to receive the pass

Passes must be accurate and appropriately weighted

Passes on the surface

Receive with back foot

Hold up play and turning with the ball

Communicate

QUALITY!!!!!

Problem Solving Attacking Options (20 mins)

40x40 grid

16 players as shown

18 add a HM into each end area to create 2v3

17 use one neutral in transition area

Green attacks bottom goal

Blue attacks upper goal

Reds area nuetral

Outside reds can travel entire length and are looking to create 2v1 in wide channel

 *can play 3v1 with player in transition area - transition player must stay in transition zone*

Transition red/s play 2 touch and start attack

 With 2 in zone the player that does not make the entry pass joins the attack to create 3v2

Options:

Must play through transition zone

Must create 2v1 before playing into attacking zone 

Use either option as long as 1 option is used

Bypass transition zone or wide channel when it is the best option - DO NOT FORCE THIS OPTION

Coaching Points:

Movement off of ball to create passing lanes and receiving options

Body shape to receive pass

Head check and scan field for next option passing or receiving

 Play the way you face or get on the half turn

Pace of play

Communication