Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): UEFA B Task 3 Specific Practice - Final Third - In Possession

Specific practice (15 mins)

Set-up:

• Area Size: Half Pitch
• Teams: 2x6 + 1 Goalkeepers 
• Timing: 3x4 Minutes with minute break.

Explanation:

• Reds are the in-possession team,
• Blues are the out-of-possession,
• Play starts from the Red 6,
• Players need to utilise the space and the width to create opportunities to score.
• The Red team 6 and 10 need to support the wingers in the attack by being an option if they cannot get into the box.
• Red team striker must 
• If Blue team win the ball, they will need to score in one of the 3 goals representing the wingers and 10.
• When play goes out by red team, play starts at blue goalkeeper.

In-Possession Principles:

• Utilise the full width of the pitch.
• 10s Support the wingers in build up and chance creation (always be an option)
• Do not force the pass, wait for an opportunity
• Be Carm On The Ball

Coaching Points:

• Body positioning when receiving the pass (Side-on)
• Supporting angles from the 10 and 6 dependent on side of the attack.
• Using different types of shooting (First-time, shot placement, etc)

Progressions:

• Reduce time on the ball to 2-3 seconds
• Attackers must score within 10 seconds of the ball entering the final third.

Regressions:

• Passive press from defenders
• Allow defenders to only block passing lane

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

• Wingers must deliver 1 cross per attack
• Must attempt combination play

Conditions:

• Limit time on ball to 2-3 seconds
• Before scoring, ball must be played wide once

Targets:

• Attacker must score 3 goals in 10 minute block

• Chances must come from the wingers before scoring