Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 7v7 Goal Kick & Movement

Goal Kick

Formation: 1-2-3-1

1: GK

2: 4 (right defender) & 5 (left defender)

3: 7 (right winger), 8 (center mid), 11 (left winger)

1: 9 (center forward)

Starting Positions:

- 5 starts on the ball

- 4 is just inside the penalty to create a better passing angle 

- 7 & 11 start where the buildout line meets the sideline with their heels on the sideline and body open toward the field

- 8 starts in the middle of the field at the buildout line

- 9 starts at midfield

Goal: Find 9, 7, or 11s feet in a position to break the pressure

Initiating Play:

- 5 passes the ball to 1 and then opens up to edge of penalty area

- 1 reads the pressure looks for passes to 9 checking side to side or 7 / 11

- Can play to 4 or 5 if that's the best option

- Can find 8 if they are open but cautious about passes through the middle in our defensive half

Player Movement:

- 8 & 9 work together to check to opposite sides after the ball is put in play

- 7 & 11 can move up and down the line keeping their body open to the field to receive a pass to their feet or run onto a pass in behind