Sesión de Fútbol (Sesiones de Academia): AO / Build Up - Zone 1 & 2 into 3

Passing Sequence (10 mins)

Organization

Three groups of three. Two groups in the middle and one on the outside. Each group in the middle has their own ball. With their ball can the group progress from one end to the opposite end while completing the challenges the coach provides. The end with two targets represents to CB. The end with one target represents one CF / STK.

Objective

Movement to create space to receive and pass forward

Challenges for groups (45-60 seconds each)

(1) can you fill 3 of the 4 boxes at all times? - ensure the midfield three spread out and create triangles, also have straight lines between teammates

(2) can you combine with a midfielder before playing into the striker?

(3) can you rotate to receive the ball in different areas of the grid? - avoid taking away passing angles of your group or the target players

(4) can you empty a box for a team mate to fill?

(5) can you receive the ball in a position to play forwards?

Key Points

(1) scan - look away from the ball to know where space, teammates, opposition, the ball is

(2) quality of pass - pass it to the correct foot to set-up teammates next action, weighted appropriately

(3) cue for movement - when to move to create space for teammate to pass the ball, not to early so that a defender can close the player down before the pass if made

Phase (30 mins)

Organization

Red 1-4-3-1. Blue 3-3. Red build up to play into zone #3. #9 is on 1 touch.

Objective

Build up from zone 1 or 2 (where possession is won) into zone 3. Players to recognize different options based on the ball, opposition, teammates, and space.

Key Points

(1) CB and #6 to play within width of the 18yds box / transition

(2) #6 diagonal pocket

(3) #8s push high to create space or support #9

(4) CB body shape open / drive into space / receive on back foot

(5) drag opposition to create space