Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Possession: 3v1 (I)

Main Theme

Organization:

1. 20x20 grid, seperated into two halves

2. 6 players (two groups of 3)

3. One ball with additional on outside

Instructions:

1. 3v1 in the first grid

2. Defender tries to gain possession and pass to a teammate in the other grid.

3. If successful, the defender joins their team in the new grid.

4. The person who caused the turnover joins the new grid as the defender.

5. Play 3v1 and repeat this pattern.

Coaching Points:

1. Early support - start supporting before the ball is received.

2. Angle of support

3. Movement off the ball

4. Support both sides of the attacker with the ball.

5. Positive touch in space

6. Use deception

Progressions:

1. Limit the number of touches