Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Switching the point of attack through midfield

Warm up Exercise - Passing & Receiving (20 mins)

INTENSITY: Low to Moderate ACTIVITY TIME: 3 min before rotations REST: 45-60 secs INTERVALS: 4

Activity:

Passing drill incorporating wide players into midfield 3 and back out wide to switch the point of attack.

Player A plays ball to player B who passes the ball into one of the players in the inner box who combine with others inside the box to pass out to player C. Player C will then pass to D and the sequence repeats in opposite direction to switch the point of attack.

Progression:

-Rotate 3 midfield players

-one of the players in the box to come out the box to receive a one two off the outside players who then passes long to a player in the box

Coaching points (use visual cues)

1. speed of play

2. shoulder check

3. three midfield players being on different lines.

4. Movement to recieve the pass

Note:

Encourage players to play diagonally as if they are trying to switch the play during a game and the movement of the middle 3. Player B / D should always have at least 2 options with the other player remaining high in the box.

Stage 2: 3 goal game no restrictions (15 mins)

INTENSITY: high ACTIVITY TIME: 3-4 mins REST: 45-60 secs INTERVALS: 5

Activity:

-Directional to small goals.

-Players can score in any of the 3 goals.

-No restrictions on play.

Coaching points (use visual cues):

-As previous exercise

-But include Player on the ball must assess level of pressure to determine if point of attack should be switched.

-Try to assess situation before receiving ball