Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): FND_Turning to attack

Recieving to Turn (15 mins)

Set Up

Two Groups of 6 players - 2x2 central area

Organization

Players on the outside start with a ball. Player on Blue cone checks into the central area to receive the pass. Player turns OUT of the box and passes to opposite player.

Progressions

- Show various turns

- Add static defender to the area to provide realism

- Full pressure defending

Coaching Points

- Receive side on

- Use front foot to turn with pressure from behind (turn while protecting the ball)

- Touch tight, use defenders body against them, roll away

- Sharp turn, accelerate away

4v2 to Goal (20 mins)

Set Up

4v2 To Goal - Width of the box to half way line

Organization

Outside player (7/11) starts with the ball and plays into central player (10). Central player immediately attacks the space. This triggers striker (9) to check to the ball. Once pass is made it creates a 4v2 to goal. Change players after set period.

Progressions

- Must score within a set time (7 seconds for example)

- Counter goals for the defensive players

- Make it a 4v3 by adding another trailing defensive player

Coaching Points

Speed of Play - Highest intensity

Can striker turn to shoot?

Play forward, positive, always looking for shot on goal

Movement off the ball, timed runs

Accuracy & detail of pass, reading teammates movement, playing to correct foot