Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Quick Progression Through Midfield

Warm-Up (10 mins)

Organization

Two 10x15 yard grids

Players split evenly between the two grids and numbered 1 to 5 in each grid

1 ball for each grid

Activity

Players pass in sequence (1-2-3-4-5-1) and after the pass is made, move to the other grid

Last player in each sequence passes to player "one" of the other group who should now be in the grid after moving from their own.

Progression - give players a target of completed sequences in 90 seconds.

Coaching Points

Communicate with teammates to show where you want the ball (verbal and non-verbal)

First touch out of feet

Move into the ball

Quality of pass to teammate - don't panic and just kick the ball away

Activity (30 mins)

Organization

15x20 yard grid, goals at either side

Halfway line outlined

Teams split evently

Collection of balls with the coach/server

Activity

2v2 inside the grid. Coach serves the ball to either team.Team with possession tries to score on opposing team's goal.

Attacking players have a three touch restriction in their own end. Unlimited in attacking half.

If defending team wins the ball, they become the attacking team (only 3 touches before releasing the ball in their own half)

Progression - Two touches maximum in own half

Coaching Points

Attacking Principles of Play (Penetration, support, depth/width, mobility, creativity)

Quick passing to keep speed of attack high

Overlapping runs from wide areas to stretch defending team and create gaps across the pitch

Communication when making runs and calling for support