Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Breaking Lines - In Possession

Specific 1 (15 mins)

Breaking Lines - Specific - In Possession 

Welsh Way Principle - Play Through / Around / Over

Understand when and how to play through around or over the opposition based on the type of pressure applied. 

Organisation 
Box to Box (60m x 30m approx)

2 big goals setup either end of pitch, Cones to mark sidelines (width of 18yd box)

4 zones marked with cones

6v6 + 1 common player + 2GK (15 total)

4x3 minute blocks 

Defenders must stay within their zones for this stage of the practice. MF can move around the pitch as instructed by the coach based on principle. 

ST are unopposed to begin, but must stay within designated areas (creating angles for a pass). ST can press DEF in possession but cannot enter zone. ST cannot press or tackle MF players to begin. 

Blues - Coached  Reds - Managed 

2-3-1         2-3-1

Reference Points for coached players

DEF - In Zones 

MID - 6 - Centre of Pitch 10/15 yds from each defender. 8's Around center circle 5yds wider maximum at start of play. 

ST - Stay central 18yds from goal (allows ST to press either defender depending on pattern of play). 

Common Player - Operate within Center Circle only. 

Explanation 
Both teams will focus on the same in possession principle, but only ONE team will be coached at a time. The objective for in possession team is to get the ball into their #9 by playing through, around or over the opposition. 

In possession GK will pass into either DEF (In Zone). 

The in possession team can use the common player to bounce the ball off (common player restricted to 2 touches). 

In possession team MUST play the ball ball through MF/Common players and cannot play direct from DEF to #9.  

When #9 get possession, they have 1v1 unopposed vs GK (countdown of 5 seconds to shoot, this can be reduced if success to high) 

Play then restarts with GK at end of last shot. 

Players out of possession will not be coached, but must adhere to the principle of play to ensure realism

Stay Narrow 

Prevent Split Pasess

Force Wide 

Protect the Space in Behind. 

Conditions, challenges and Targets  

1. Players must try to break lines of opposing team by playing split passes through opposition midfield. Each team will score 2 goals for splitting MF and 1 for playing around or over. 
2. Limit touches in possession (if high success rate) 

Key Points - In Possession 
Make the pitch big (width & depth)

Use limited touches to move the ball quickly

Try to play in areas that allow you to see both ends of the pitch

Play through, around or over based on opposition pressure. 

 

 

SSG (20 mins)

Breaking Lines - Specific - In Possession

Welsh Way Principle - Play Through / Around / Over

Understand when and how to play through around or over the opposition based on the type of pressure applied.

Organisation

2x 8min blocks
Box to Box (60m x 30m approx)

Tapered touchline - to encourage play through the center of the pitch. 

2 big goals setup either end of pitch, Cones to mark sidelines (width of 18yd box)

6v6 + 1 common player + 2GK (15 total)

All elements of 11v11 are adhered too. Including throw in's and restarts (no corners)

Players to use techniques and principles from pervious specific practices to continue to attack through the center of the pitch. 

Key Points - In Possession
Make the pitch big (width & depth)

Use limited touches to move the ball quickly

Try to play in areas that allow you to see both ends of the pitch

Play through, around or over based on opposition pressure.

Key Points - Out of Possession

Stay Narrow

Prevent Split Pasess

Force Wide

Protect the Space in Behind.