Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Supporting the initial press

Initial Press (5 v 5) (20 mins)

Inital Press (5 v 5)

2 scoring zones marked off by the lines of cones.

5 players on each team

How it works

The ball starts inside one of the scoring zones, to score a goal they must pass/dribble the ball into the oposition scoring zone.

Atleast 3 passes need to be made before a goal can be scored.

Goal:

To make 3 successful passes and score a goal by taking the ball into the oppositions scoring zone.

Development Points

Utilising Space

Making the correct pass

Supporting the player off the ball

Movement off the ball is vital to the success of this game

Attack v Defence (20 mins)

Attack vs Defence - Putting the last few weeks into practice

2 Holding Defenders and 1 Midfield to close down and apply pressure.

3 Midfields and 1 Striker

1. Ball starts with the keeper, who throws or kicks the ball out to one of the wingers on the opposing team.

2. From this point the play is live, the attackers must score with whatever means possible, hopefully after the last few weeks of training they will be putting what they have learnt into practice.

What should happen?

Defenders

The defence should have good communication, talking and directing each other when to press or hold.

Attackers

The attackers should look to be constantly supporting the player on the ball by making the correct runs and not ball watching. They should maintain good communication and utilise space within the pitch.