Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Specific - LSG Breaking Lines

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Understand when and how to playthrough, around or over theopposition based on the type of pressure applied

Organisation / Area Size60m x 30m

Play 6v6 with 1 centre common player (in green) and 2 goalkeepers.
Play 4 x 3 minutes, with a 2-minute rest.
The centre-backs for both the blue and red teams are confined to the boxes as servers for the specific part of practice, while midfielders are free to roam around the field as the coach directs based on playing principles.

The same in possession tactic is being used by both teams, however only one team is being coached (team in possession) while the other is being managed (out of possession). The team with the ball must try to play through, around, or over the opposition's players in order to score by passing the ball into their #9. The team with possession can bounce the ball off of the common player, who is only allowed two touches. A team can go to a 1v1  against the goalkeeper after successfully passing the ball to the #9 position. A countdown to recreate the game controls this. Play then resumes once the goalkeeper passes the ball to the centre back.

Block 1: Coordinate the defence to defend the centre circle (which is small) and instruct the common player to play there. Work with the redteam in possession to improve how they manoeuvre around the defence (Terminal).
Block 2: Control the defenders to go toward the players in possession, mark tightly (this should help things open up a bit), and then locate the common player and consult with the MF3 on how to play through the lines. (Walkthrough)
Block 3: Control the reds to use either of the above mentioned (Concurrent).

Tactical outcomes: Understand when and how to playthrough, around or over theopposition based on the type of pressure applied

CND - Centre backs & common player 2 touch.

CHL -  Can you play first time to the common player?
TGT - Players must try to break the lines of the opposing team by threading split passes through opposing players in midfield. Each team willscore 3 goals for splitting opposing players and 1 goal for playing around

Technical outcomes:

Playthrough, around or over the oppositionMake the pitch big (Width and Depth)Use limited touches and move the ball quickly. Try to play in areas that allow you to see both ends of the pitchPlay through, around or over the opposition based on pressure on the ball.

Psychological outcomes:

Decision making, position to receive, how to pull players out of position?

Physical outcomes:



Play 4 x 3 minute periods with 2 min break, 70x30m area, Extensive practice, Less BRT & Less HSR, as players will be getting less of the ball compared to earlier Intense sessions.