Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): PoD: Delay

Screen 1 (20 mins)

WHY USE IT 

This session puts players in a numbers down situation constantly. This presents a different problem to the defender as they have to be patient and delay the play before looking to win the ball.

SET UP 

20x10 yd - Area size dependent on age, ability of the players. Game can be played with small goals to make the game smaller and quicker or with normal size goals and a GK for realism.

HOW TO PLAY 

2 teams as shown. Team stake it in turn to attack. Once the ball is out of play or turned over, the opposition team immediately attack. If the ball leaves the field or is scored then 2 new players come on - if the ball is turned over, then the 2 players on the field continue to attack.After attacking both players then defend. The player who touched the ball last leaves the game immediately by touching the opposition goal and then recovering to defend, the other player immediately defends.

#1 - Player tries to win the ball immediately and ball is played to support player and is taken out of the game.

#2 - Quick transition by both defenders is key to stopping the attacking team.

#3 -  Recovery player really has to recover quickly and have the appetite to want to get back and prevent a goal.

Screen 3 (20 mins)

#4 -  We want the position of the defender to be able to take the2nd attacker out of the game and force a 1 vs 1 situation.

#5 - Players are looking for that moment to try and win the ball, if the attacker takes a slightly bigger touch then an opportunity to win it might become available.

#6 -  Eventually the defender has to make a decision if their covering defender cannot get back.