Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Simon Nee U23 session

Warm up (15 mins)

Organization:

6 or 9 boxes of 8x8 based on numbers - 3 groups (9) - 2 groups (6)

5v2 in each group

3x 3mins

Instructions:

Connect seven passes and look to break into a new box

One touch for passing combination

Second touch allowed when breaking into new box

Coaching Points:

Quick passing combinations

Ability to disguise your pass

Recognize moments to run ahead of the ball to break into new space

Progressions/Regressions:

5 passes and break out

Counter Attack (25 mins)

Organization:

20x20 possession area set up - depth can vary based on where you want counter attack to start from

5v5+1 in possession area

3v3 outside - 3 forwards and 3 defenders

One full back positioned on the outside of possession area - swicth sides to incorprate both oustide backs

Instructions:

Possession team must connect 7 passes and look to score into the counter goals

Attacking team objective is to win the ball and attack the goal 6v4 - two players join from possession area for the attacking team - one player recovers for the defending team

Attacking team has ten seconds to score

If defending team wins the ball they attempt to play back into possession area and pass count begins again

Coaching Points:

1. Playing forward out of opponents counter press

2. On the move - forwards should look to run in behind in moment of transition

3. Look for passes in behind as first option (Option A)

4. If passes played forward don't find the runners be ready to counter press to keep attack alive

5. REST Defense behind the ball as team attacks to goal

*Timing of runs, recognize cues to support the ball or run, decision making on passes forward

Can vary the set up to emphasis different tactical options in the counter attack