Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): POSSESSION #1

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Name:	RICK MULLINS
City:	Casper
Country:	United States of America
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): POSSESSION 6V3+1

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POSSESSION 6V3+1

6 v. 3 + 1 in a 20x15 or 25 x 20 yard area playing two touch

In a larger area with more players and more options of play and more pressure. The outside players are in their playing positions. The wRmd and wRd are positioned on one line and the left sided players on the opposite line. The target attacker and central defender along with the midfielder in the center from the possession group.

If the middle 3 defenders win the ball ,they play 3 v. 1 with limited touches

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): POSSESSION TWO TEAM

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POSSESSION TWO TEAM

POSSESSION TWO TEAM KEEPAWAY

Two teams play in a area attempting to retain possession of the ball

Set a number of consecutive passes a team must receive to get a point (ex. 6 passes)

Coaching Points

Decision making

Scanning the field

Movement off ball

Communication

Pass with pace and accuracy. Where does your teammate want the ball?

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): POSSESSION THREE TEAM CHANGE OVER 6V3

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POSSESSION THREE TEAM CHANGE OVER 6V3

6 v. 3 with constant change-over in a 30x 25 yard area

Play 3 teams of 3 in different colors. 2colors combine and play against the 3rd colors

When the defending team wins the ball,the team that turned the ball over becomes the defending team it is always 2colors v 1 colors play with limited touches

Coaching Points

· Maintain proper shape with thepossession team (width and depth)

· Make the playing area as big aspossible

· Make the defending team defend theentire area

· Defending team should maintaincompactness and play pressure, support and cover

· On winning the ball, quickly transitioninto possession with new group

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3V1 TO 5V3

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3V1 TO 5V3

3 v. 1 to 5 v. 3 in a 20 x 15 yard areaand a 10 x 10 yard area

Start inside with 3 v. 1 playing 1 or 2touch. When the 1 defender wins the ball, he plays out to the 4 outside players who playpossession, now making it a 5 v. 3 game in the larger area.

When the 1 defender in the middle winsthe ball, he must quickly transition the ball to the

outside players. The 3 in the middle mustremain compact on defense and deny the through ball

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): POSSESSION 6V4+2

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POSSESSION 6V4+2

6 v 4 + 2 in a 30 x 25 yard area withlimited touches

Full build up with 12 players involved.The playing area has been enlarged as have the

numbers. There are more options than everwith additional defensive pressure. Positional

game with 6 outside players, 2midfielders in the middle against the 4 defenders, represents a real game-like environment. The outsideplayers can be limited to play 2 touch

COACHING POINTS

Defenders stay compact, play in a diamondshape and play ball-orientated defense.

They should play pressure, 2 supportplayers and a cover man (sweeper)

On winning the ball, the four defendersplay 4v2 with 2 touches

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): POSSESSION 4V2+1

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POSSESSION 4V2+1

4 v. 2 + 1 in a 15 x 10-yard area playing 1 and 2 touch

Possession players add an additional player in the middle. Outside players can be limited to play 2 touches and the middle player also be limited to play 2 touch. Excellent positional game with the middle player being a midfielder.

Defenders play possession 2 v. 1 in the middle

Coaching Points

The key is to keep shape big – the middle possession player cannot restrict space – he needs to create space.

Outside players look to play ball in when they can and the middle player plays out in 1 touch

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): POSSESSION 4V2+2

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POSSESSION 4V2+2

4 v 2 + 2 in two teams in a 30 x 20 yardarea

Play 4 groups of 2, each in a differentcolor.

Start with 4 v. 2 in 1 area with 2waiting players in the other area.

Establishing the proper shape for thepossession team.

Defenders, upon winning the ball, playinto the other area and join, making 4 possession players.

The team that lost the ball become thedefenders and moves into the other area.

The remaining 2 players wait in the firstarea for the ball to transition back to them.

Coaching Points

· The teams in possession must maintainthe proper shape

· When they lose the ball, they mustquickly transition into the other area to defend and win the ball back

· The two defenders need to play pressureand cover and not allow through balls

· Upon winning the ball, quicklytransition ball to the other area and join as a new possession group

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