Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Counter Attack (Start Time: 2023-07-14 18:00:00)

Opening Game - Counter attack using wide players (25 mins)

Organization:

2 Keepers, 10 attackers (squares) and 6 defenders.

Three zones, shown with a 10 X 10 rondo, central area and 2 wide players down outside channels.

One defender in rondo area and 2 defenders starting on the edge of the 18-yard box.

Activity:

The ball starts in the rondo.  Attackers must make 3 passes before being allowed to attack the net to score a goal.  Attackers can choose to use the wide players who have two touch to cross the ball for a finish.  Defenders try to win the ball in the rondo.  If they do they switch out and the next group plays.  If the rondo is successful three defenders look to defend their net and possibly win possession of the ball back playing into the coach.

Progressions:

Put time limit on the attacking players to finish (5 seconds to score)

Limit the touches of attacking players.

Coaching Points:

Attackers should look to make quick decisions on when to attack centrally or play in a wide player.

To counter attack effectively, players need to attack the spaces that are open at speed by either moving the ball quickly through combinations or running with the ball into space.

When completing the required number of passes in the midfield, the first pass or movement with the ball should be forward to try and take advantage of the opposition being unbalanced.

SSG (15 mins)

Organization: 9 vs. 9 half pitch

Activity:

Play a half pitch game.  Keep score.  If a team wins the ball in the opposition half and scores within 5 seconds, that counts as two goals.  Player agreed upon punishment for losing team.  Keep intensity high.

Coaching Points: