Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Attacking from build up third (own) with T2D. Sub topic CBs dribbling into space. (Start Time: 2020-10-01 19:10:00)

Rondo 5+1v2 (10 mins)

Rules

15 passes will equate to a forfeit.

Unlimited touches to begin with.

Return pass must be one touch (hoping this forces players to open out on the back foot)

If defenders intercept can they dribble out of the square for a score.

Organization

8 players 5+1v2

5 possession 1 neutral 2 defenders

10metre x 10metre ( if ability permits)

Key Points

intensity, communication, Angle of support, quality of pass

Neutral player ideally a midfielder will create triangles if he positions centrally.

Dribble/Manipulate the ball to beat the cover shadow of pressing player.

Phase of play (20 mins)

ORGANISATION

Area: Full Width of the pitch and up to  half way line 

In red: Goalkeeper + 3 Defenders + 4Midfielder v in Blue 3 Midfielder + 3 Attackers with 3 neutral

1 Target Blue player standing behind cones

Goalkeeper starts the play at all times with the ball in the middle of 6 yard box

Red team looking to build from the back and score through the gate to the yellow target player, that then Attack red goal with blue team, red Team must quickly Transition to Defend

Key Points

• Starting positions of Center Backs – outside edge of 18 yard box, Wingers backs pushed high up near touchline and take line of oppositions 2nd line of defence.
• Encourage Defenders if they have space to travel with the ball (as per diagram)
• Centre midfielders occupy space behind opposition first line and different horizonital line to 3 CB
• Midfielder looking to receive possession opened out and in position to play forward
• Quality and selection of pass
• First touch and body shape (opened looking to play forward)
• Angles and distance of support – make sure Midfielder plays at angles and at a good distance
• Tempo and communication