Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Keeping Possession under pressure.

Description

Retaining possesion can tire the opponent and create space by moving the opposition. Its physically demanding on the team that doesnt have possesion of the ball. 

• Why do we pass the ball - to move the opposition which will then create space.
• Players should be encouraged to enjoy being in possesion.
• Offer good angles of support to the player on the ball, continually adapting positioning based on the movement of opponents and team-mates.
• Challenge players to show good use of passing, close control and decision making.
• Possesion based team look to utilise all the space available and the overload.
• In defensive transition, how quickly do players react to prevent a goal.
• In attacking transition, the chasing team look to be positive and play quickly to attack one of the goals. They need to make varied, dynamic movements, this could involve dummy runs.
• In terms of game management, this game allows players to become familiar with using possesion (under pressure) to control the tempo of a match (ie to see the game out)
• This Game allows players to work together to build possesion or attack quickly through midfield, and the nature of it means it stays competitive up until the last second
• Useful for incorporating goalkeepers into a possesion exercise, testing distribution with their feet and also their shot stopping. 

COACHING POINTS

• Look to build up your attacks patiently
• Possession of the ball can be a great form of defence.
• Encourage Players to enjoy being in possession.
• Offer good angles of support to the player on the ball and always adjusting the position.
• Possesion team to look to utilise all the space available.
• In defensive transition, react quickly to prevent a goal. 
• in attacking transition, be positive to use one of the goals quickly and then stretch the pitch.