Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Tactical positioning

Introduction

Organization:

Three zones split into two each from the middle

7v7 on ball

30x45

Instructions:

Players must remain in the same zone

completing 7 passes before scoring gets the team 5 points

scoring any goals before 7 passes gets the team 1 point

Coaching Points/Questions:

how can we move into space to make it easier for our teammate to pass the ball?

How do we mark our players?

which foot do we recieve the ball with and how do we use the space?

Can we check for space and our teammates position before recieving the ball?

Regressions/Progressions:

Conditioned game

Organization:

30x45

2 teams one ball

Instructions:

All players must past the half line to score a goal with the goal keeper standing outside of their box.

Coaching Points/Questions:

keeping the shape of the team balanced by checking over the shoulder.

How can we shift up and down the field as a unit?

When could we run into space when attacking and fill in the gaps of space on the field?

Where do we shift our positions when we are attacking to support our team mates?

Regressions/Progressions: