Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Counter Attack with Balanced and Unbalanced Defence

Screen 1

Blue team attacks the yellows.

If blue team scores, they immediately attack the opposite way

If yellow team intercepts, they try to dribble out of the back third into the midfield third to attack the opposite direction which the reds are protecting

The midfield third cannot be defended.

One CM can play in the midfield third to provide UNDER option

Use the outside zones as 1v1 zones for the wingers to go at a player. Encourage creativity and inspiration with speed.

Roles:

Winger: Create Width for 1v1

1. Down the line for a cut back cross

2. Inside for a shot on goal

3. Inside for a combination with Striker

Striker: Create Depth

1. Show for the ball to lay off the ball if defender follows

2. Show for the ball to turn if defender does not follow

3. Show for the ball and don't receive the ball, make a diagonal run (Check mark)

Attacking Mid: Diagonal Pocket

1. Link player between the diamond

Holding Mid (#4): Play UNDER

1. Switch the point of attack

2. play penetrating balls

3. Prevent the opposition from counter

2.

Screen 3

Balanced Defensive Team