Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): U16 C1S3. Build up Def-Mid1/3

8v6

Organization: 5y wider then the yellow box (from 18-midline)

Instructions:

White is trying to reach any of the 3 fwd players with a pass from the first field. The 3 fwd players are trying to dribble into the zone to get a point. If the defenders win the ball they can score on the mini goals. 

Coaching Points:

- high speed on the ball in the 5v2 to outplay the opponent and create the opening fwd. 

- Look fwd up the field to rec. moment to progress (if not, move the possession). 

- Rec. pressure on the 6's from 2nd line. If no commit, keep moving the ball to attract. 

- Timing of the fwd players to check in (angle in which they show for the ball) + pass away from the press.

Progressions:

9v8 (30 mins)

Organization: Full half field.

Instructions:

Ball starts from gk and white can score on either the 2 small goals or dribble through the gate on the right. 

After a team scores or ball goes out of bounds a 2nd ball starts from the coach on top of the 18. 

Coaching Points:

1) Build the 3-2 structure in the 18 + out of the 18 (numerical superiority vs their press).

2) Find the central of the 3-2 to break the press of 2 (avoid getting stuck on 1 side early).

3) Look fwd to break the press from opp. with diagonal passes.

4) movement with the 6 to bring opponent in to open up half space. 

5) Awareness of space and surroundings.

Progressions: