Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): AP1 - Create Gaps and Skip Lines

Group Play: Rondo 6v3 (10 mins)

Game Objective: Split the defenders with a pass to the 6

Topic: Create Gaps and Skip Lines

Phase: Attacking

Problem: We need to get the ball to the middle third.

Who: 1,4,5,2,3,6

Where: Defending third

When: the defenders create enough space between them to make a firm pass

What: Attackers (4,5,6) must: 1) position themselves between the defenders. 2) Scan the field before they get the ball and decide if they can play a through ball to split the defenders, if not they play to the 2 or 3

Why: to move the ball up the field.

Layout: 25 x 25; no goals

Restrictions: 6v3; 2 touch; 3:8:2

Scoring: Each split equals one point; each recover equals one point.

Game: Functional Rondo. Must split the defenders with a pass to earn a point. Once the six receives the ball, they play it back the other way.

Coaching Points:

Create width & depth

-Complimentary movements: high/low(same line) & R/L(connecting lines)

-Draw defenders: combo, 1/2 drive, or layoff

-Timing of movements after drawing defenders

-Scanning on reception

Final Game: (30 mins)

Game Objective: Split all defenders with a pass.

Topic: Create Gaps and Skip Lines

Phase: Attacking

Problem: We need to get the ball to the middle third.

Who: 1,4,5,2,3,6

Where: Defending third

When: the defenders create enough space between them to make a firm pass

What: Attackers (4,5,6) must: 1) position themselves between the defenders. 2) Scan the field before they get the ball and decide if they can play a through ball to split the defenders, if not they play to the 2 or 3

Why: to move the ball up the field.

Layout: 25 x 25; no goals

Restrictions: 7v7 ; 2 touch; 2:12:1; Three teams; defenders can not defend bumpers.

Scoring: One point for split, recovered ball, or goal.

Game: Use bumpers;

Coaching Points:

Create width & depth

-Complimentary movements: high/low(same line) & R/L(connecting lines)

-Draw defenders: combo, 1/2 drive, or layoff

-Timing of movements after drawing defenders

-Scanning on reception

Time: 30 Minutes

Organisation:

-50x30 pitches x2.

-Split players into teams of 7 (3 on each pitch).

-Red and blue inside with yellow acting as common on outside with 1 inside.

Exercise:

-Play 7v7+7 with team in posession being able to use the yellow team.

-Play 8-10 minute periods then switch teams around.