Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Phase 3 Finishing Runs Ideas

E3: SSG

Time: 20 Minutes

Set Up:

-Increase the grid 60x40 (maybe more if needed).

-Split main grid in half with a 10x40 scoring zone on the ends.

-Players are split into 2 even teams with 2 goalkeepers and 2 common wide players (yellow) on the sides.

Exercise:

-Play starts with blue GK who has a free pass into a blue.

-Reds then can move out of their zone and look to win the ball off blue.

-Blue look to attack and get the ball to their attacker.

-If successful striker can have a 1v1 versus the keeper.

-Either if score or miss play then resumes with red GK and all players move back to their positions.

Key Points:

-Striker movement.

-Play incisive forward passes.

-Good communication

U12 SSG 3V2+1 (10 mins)

OBJECTIVE

• 45Mx25M field

• 12 players, 10 out players and 2 GK’s

• 2 zones 3v2+1 in each zone 3 attackers, 2 defenders and 1 keeper in each end zone.

• Reds attack the yellow keeper, Blues attack the green keeper.

• The end zones have a 3v2+1. If a Blue defender wins the ball they can either dribble into the attacking half or play a pass into their attacking teammates. That player can then enter the attacking zone to create a 4v2.  

• Once in the attacking zone the attacking team keeps possession and tries to create a scoring opportunity.

• If out of bounds, players pass ball in, if a goal is scored starts from the keeper

• RED 3 wins the ball, plays a pass to RED 5, RED 3 then joins the attacking grid to create a 4v2, with the other REDS, once a turnover is created RED defender (RED3), needs to track back.

• Create shooting and finishing chances at a high rate

• Quick transition from D to Attack

• Create your own space for a shot or play the ball to a teammate for a shot

• OTB create and deliver a shot, scan and se what other option is available

• ATB make yourself available for a pass and shot

• OFFTB pull defenders away from the ball, or if open be available for a pass

• To start have defenders apply passive defending only cover space no attacking the ball. Can still get ball with bad pass etc, just not win in a 1v1.  Coach can stop play and transfer possession if play is poor
  
  PROGRESSION 1

Have Defenders apply more pressure, attack the ball and intercept

PROGRESSION 2

Play only a 3 v 2

Technical (15 mins)

Red player provides a through ball down the channel to the running player who provides a cross to the attacker to shoot. They then move positions clockwise, e.g crosser becomes attacker. Same applies to blues except they move anti-clockwise.

Area:

 25x30yds

Equipment:

 8 red cones, 5 red bibs, 5 blue bibs, 12 balls, 1 goal

Time Breakdown:

1m brief, 4m x 3 with minute breaks in between.

Progression:

 In swinger or out swinger

Grounded cross/driven pass

Conditions:

 No chipped crosses.

Scoring system: 

1 Points - Goal from direct inswinger/outswinger

3 Points - Goal from direct grounded cross

Misc.:

Link the top five scorers in PL to the players in the wide areas.

3v3+4 (15 mins)

Organization:

• 4v4+4
  
• 15x30yds
• 4 games x 3 mins
  

Instructions:

• 6v3 in zone with ball. Attack Space behind with pass through. Wide Players need to stay on a different line to central players.
  
• Third Man Only
  

Coaching Points:

• Move on Different Lines
• Movement of The Third Man
• Rec Ball Uncovered/Attack Space
  

Progressions:

• 1 Touch to Attack Space
• Wide Players Can Play Inside or Outside