Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Transfer Game - 5v2 switching the point

PSV - Pressing / Counter Pressing Transfer Game (20 mins)

Instructions

• 5 v 2(+3) + 5 
• No minimum of passes to go forward, as soon reds can they can transfer ball into the black team for a point (3 blue in middle can intercept)
• 5 black vs 2 blue - attempt the same to get a point If blue wins the ball, they can score in the two mini goals 
• Defenders defend for 1 min 30 secs 
• Progression 1: If attacking team loses ball they become the defenders 
• Progression 2: Defenders must score in mini goals to get out
• 6 x 1:30m min (45 sec rest)

Coaching Points

1. Recognize the forward pass 

2. Keep composed and move opponent by moving the ball to create a forward pass 

3. Counter press quickly to win the ball back or deny the opposition scoring 

4. Attacking balance - Opposite attacking team, be in a position to be able to receive a pass or support the ball recovery

Counter Points

1. Press quickly 

2. Communicate and make the play predictable 

3. Recognize the moment to win the ball 

4. Disrupt first and then counter attack