Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): 29/5/25 BP-BPO

Rondo

7v3 Possession

2 teams. The team without the ball send 3/4 defenders to win the ball back and get it to their team mates to keep possession. The team that has the ball, can they keep hold of it as long as possible.

The team that losses possession can they:

• Mindset shift from attack to defense
• reaction
• body shape 1st defender
• if the ball can not to be won back immediately (say 5 seconds) then reset shape, delay and deny passes

Transition zones

2 teams - 9 vs 5

set up into thirds 3v1, 3v3, 3v1

Team of 9 - they are free to roam and are not confined to the thirds, can they keep possession while transitioning the ball from 1 end to the other. The ball must pass through the middle third via a player ( no direct end to end). If possession is lost, can they regain it quickly, stopping yellow from scoring

Team of 5 - players are stuck in their thirds until they have possession of the ball. Can the team of 5 slow down play, block passing lanes, win possession. If having successfully won the ball can the counter and score quickly in either of the 2 goals

Key Points:

• Nearest player - 1st defender, starts the press
• delay or force into wide areas
• reaction to win the ball back
• score 

Game Training

Small sided game. Both teams set up same formation (e.g. 2-3-2)

If possession is lost can the ball be won back within for example 5 seconds, if not reset defensive shaoe and structure. If the possession can be won back high up the field in the BPO teams attacking third, goals are worth double.

• Immediate reaction to losing possession
• First defender action - press, then delay if can not win the ball back.
• force into wide areas
• Nearest players presses
• deny direct passes forward