Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): switching play in possesion

Screen 1 (20 mins)

Mode :Drill

Welsh Way Principles :Understand when and how to switch the point of an attack based on

the pressure appiled from the opposition.

Organisation /Area Size : 40x30 m. with red zone 3x3 m,2 channels .

Play 6v6 +2 neutral players (yellow) in the channels.

4x 4 minutes games with 1 min. rest.(change the yellow players )

Explanation: the players have to switch play with one of two yellow (neutral) player on

the channel (A or B ),then both teams can score (1 point) passing the ball,into the opposite

cornes,to the teammate who has to receive the ball in the red area.

Limited touches in possession(3)

Challenges,Conditions & Targets :

Yellow players can't switch play between themselves in possession and are limited

two touches.

Progression:team in possession ,can score by combining with a minimum six passes ,

always passing through the yellow players.

Key points :

In possession :

Make the pitch big,width and depth.

Speed of the switch

Weight of pass ,move the ball quickly

How to receive

Out of possession:

Force the direction of play

Protect the defensive zone

Desire to regain the ball

Press quickly