Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Attacking transitions

Core Skills (30 mins)

Session Detail

> Four boxes are organised with a 1 v 1 taking place in each box.

> Each player scores a point for every 20 seconds they are in possession of the ball. In addition, there are two jokers who support the player in possession to create a 2 v 1; sometimes even a 3 v 1.

> The jokers have freedom of movement and can move to any box they want.

> Play practice for three minutes then rotate roles.

Coaching Points

- Shielding

- Fients and fakes

- Ball manipulation

- Quick passing/combinations

- Movement off the ball to support the ball carrier

Progression(s)

> Remove one line to create a 2 v 2 + 2

> Incorporate technique execution in breaks (feints and fakes)

Theme Focus 2 (20 mins)

Session Detail

> A rondo practice is set up in the central third with the second GK serving the ball; as well as acting as a target player, and two support players to each side of the area.

> The overload arranged with the purpose of the end line being broken with a through ball from a middle player; this could be wide for the neutral player to move forward.

> Once the line has been broken the team have an opportunity to score; whether this is 1 v 1 with the GK or a series of combinations, ensure that this part is realistic to a match.

> If the defending team win possession they can play back to the serving GK.

Coaching Points

> Type of run vs. type of ball- breaking lines/offside (BP)

> Patience in build up (BP)

> Reducing the overload; blocking passing lines (BPO)

> Pressing (BPO)

Progression(s)

> Introduce back line who can move along the line to block any forward passes.

> Once line has been broken, defending players can recover to stop attack.

> Players must complete X amount of passes before breaking the line.

> BPO transition to play out from the back into wide areas (small goals) or central areas (big goal, strike at keeper)