Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): SUWFC: S13: Positional Possession (Start Time: 2017-11-20 18:30:00)

Exercise 1: Compact Possession Drill (20 mins)

Time: 20 Minutes

Organisation:

-30x20 grid.

-Players split into two groups of 6 and a group of 3.

-One team starts with 4 players on the outside on each side of grid with other inside.

-3 players designated as common players also start inside the grid.

Exercise:

-Red team starts in possession on the outside.

-They retain possession by using their team mates on the inside and the outside of the grids as well as using the common player.

-The blue team press and aim to try and win possession of the ball.

-If they do so they need to quickly switch and transition to the outside while retaining the ball.

-The team that has possession can also switch with their team mates on the outside also. This can be achieved by a player outside playing a 1-2 with a middle player then swapping.

-Play 5 minute periods and switch the 3 common players after each of those periods.

Key Point:

-The making of angles to make triangles whether it be on the inside or the outside of the grid.

-Ensure nobody remains still and all players look to constantly move in to any available space.

Exercise 3: SSG's (60 mins)

Time: 60 Minutes

Organisation:

SSG 1:

-3/4 pitch.

-Players split into 2 teams of 10.

-4-2-3 and a 3-2-3-1.

SSG 2:

-3 even teams.

-4 goals inside the penalty area.

Exercise:

-SSG 1:

-3 ten minute periods switching players around in those periods.

-SSG 2:

-Players all play inside the 18 yard box.

-Team in possession using the spare team which act as common players.

-Score in any of the 4 goals.

-Occasionally block one of the goals so players have less targets.

Key Points:

-Remember the main theme of the session and are transitions from defence to attack done quickly and are the players making triangles and moving into space to be able to receive the ball.