Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): counter attack from midfield ares

Screen 2

Drill set up as shown with 2 players per mannequinn.

1 ball in each corner, all balls are played at the same time to start the practise.

A drill that looks at techniques of passing, communication, movement off the ball, 1 touch play.

Players must be switched on and alert for drill to be successful.

Ideal for 16 players.

Screen 4

2 teams, 6v6, set up as shown.

defenders and strikers are 'locked in' their zones.

ball must always travel through the thirds.

if re-gained in middle third, ball must be dribbled into or passed into attacking zone immediately.

2 out of the three midfielders can support strikers but defending midfielders CANNOT track them into attacking zone.

attack quickly on re gain in middle third - counter with pace

reaction time of supporting midfielders

movement and runs of supporting midfielders and lone striker - striker MUST retain possession

defensive shape from defenders and holding midfielder - even when team is in possession

end product - hit the target

set traps to trigger counter attack

take out zones and progress into a SSG