Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Developing Possession - Creating Diamonds

Activation (15 mins)

Set Up

Area 10 x10 yards.

Time

10 MInutes

Rules and Conditions

4v2 keep away. Player that gives the ball away becomes the defender.

Progressions/Regressions

Move on to a 7v5 in a 20x20 yard area.

Coaching Points

Movement to create width

Penetrative option

Make the safe pass / away from pressure

Conditioned Game (15 mins)

Set Up

Area 20x20 yards. 2 10 yard end zones at each end with wide goals at the back of the end zones.

Time

3x6 Mins 1 minute rest

Rules and Conditions

5v5+N. Each team has one player in an end zone, making the game directional. Play 4v4+N in the central area. Players to make 4 passes and then play into the end zone to go 2v1 against to goal. Player in end zone can also be used to drop possession (recycle) to and used as a pivot, or reprieve from pressure. One touch ONLY in the end zone.

Progressions/Regressions

play 5v5+N in the middle area. Players can then penetrate to a 2v1 in the final end zone (defender can retreat when ball is played into the end zone)

Coaching Points

Penetration

Support (angles and distance)

Create space (width and depth)

Movement

- Timing