Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Final Third IP - 18-09-2022 U12s

Specific

Game Principle

Understand when and how to combine, create and finish when attacking the final third. 

Organisation

Half pitch practise tapered off at top end 

8 plus GK BLUE in possession 

6 plus GK RED out of possession

Black player in floater

Attacking wide areas split into three boxes. Visualisation to help attacking players.

Explanation

In possession BLUE team will start with the ball on each restart. Looking to score in the big goal with highlighting the importance of attacking through wide areas. 

Black floater will play for the team in possession. 

RED team out of possession will look to score in the goal on half way line upon winning posssesion. They only a maximum of 8 seconds to score. 

Extra goal for scoring in wide channel

The coloured areas in wide channels will help players understand how the scenario changes the type of cross needed. 

BLUE area - Chip back post, bent cross, early cross. Decision on type of cross depending on players positioning off the ball.

Shaded area - Chip back post, set back to supporting player. 

Green area - Pull back, low driven. 


Coaching Points

In possession

- Width and Depth 

- Risk taking 

- Final pass 

- Type of cross

- Finishing 

Out of possession

- Press quickly
- Protect the middle
- Leave the furthest player

- Blocks in box

Challenges, Conditions and Targets

- Add/remove floater when needed 

- Progression on how to utilsie 2v1 more effectively in wide areas

- Types of runs and finishes in box

- Adding goals for correct type of cross 

- Un opposed in wide channel boxes if success rate needs to be improved.