Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Youth - Session 8: Expansive Football (Part 4) (Start Time: 2018-04-02 14:10:00)

Mixture of Phases Hexagon Practice

Dynamic 8v3/10v8 Possession Game (2) (10 mins)

Organisation

Create a hexagon around the centre cirle as illustrated.

Place 8 blue players around the cente circle; 3 red players within the centre circle and 6 red players on the edge of the hexagon.

8 blue players must attempt to retain possession, by passing to each other across the centre circle, but must not enter inside the centre circle. The 3 red players must try to win the ball.

If the red team win the ball, they must pass to one of their team mates on the edge of the hexagon.

Play now takes place within the entire area of the hexagon, including the centre circle, with the reds in possession. The players on the edge of the hexagon must not enter the hexagon. The 3 red players in the centre circle can move to anywhere within the hexagon. They are not restricted to remaining in the centre circle. This creates a 10 v 8 situation.

If the blue teamn gain possession, they return to the edge of the centre circle, with the 3 red players in the centre circle, and the blue team once again seek to retain possession.

Coaching Points

1. This practice works on the strength of mobility of the blue players.

2. If a bad pass is played, but teh opposition do not win the ball, make sure the players react quickly and try to maintain possession.

3. Accurate passing. Movement ot create passing lines. Good decision making.

Combining with the Striker & Finishing in a 4v4 (+2) Positional Game (20 mins)

Organisation

Create a pitch as above with 3 zones.

Place a neutral GK in each goal.

Divide players into 4 x red, 4 x blue and 2 x neutral players.

Instructions

This is a positional game that focuses on playing the ball forwards through the centre and the connection with the strike in order to score a goal.

The blue and red teams consit of 2 centre backs and 2 midfield players, all of whom are positioned in the middle zone.

The neutral players play as a no.6 and no.8 interchangeably.

When the red team are in possession, the higher neutral player plays as a no.9 and the other as a no.6. When the blue team are in possession, the netral players swap roles.

The team in possession must retain possession for a minimum of 5 passes, with th neutral players assisting, before they are able to play the ball to the neutral no.9 who is able to enter the end zone unopposed to score. Play then recommences witth the other team,

Progressions

1. The neutral no.9 can only score if he times his run to receive a pass inside the end zone.

2. Any player from the opposing team can also enter the end zone to create a 1v1 with the no.9.