Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Akidemy U13s Possession Breakout (Start Time: 2020-02-04 19:30:00)

Box Game - Transitions (10 min) (15 mins)

Box Game - transition -

On getting ball attack immediately 1 point or pass to other team mate to attack 2 points (awarded if scores)

Organisation of game (10 Min)

2 boxes 5 yeards apart (size depends upon numbers)

2 even teams - Players numbered 1 upwards

Number of balls on the outside with coach

Coach shouts a number eg 3 - players numbered 3 from runs in to opposition box with the intention of getting the ball of the team in possession by either tackling it out of the box or more desireably by getting the ball in to their own box.

Idea of game is to keep the ball as long as possible.

If the team in possession gets to 10 passes, they can attack the goal

If the team out of possession gets the ball they can attack the goal.

Session can be used for a variety of outcomes

Possession

Passing

Movement off the ball

Transition

Attacking quickly

Etc

Key coaching points will depend upon the outcomes you want.

Possession Breakout (20 mins)

Object of game is to confidently keep possession of ball before attacking the 2 mini goals

Game set up

1 GK in large goal,

2 mini goals on wings for defending team to attack

depending upon ability will depend upon match up, 4 v 4 or over/underload in attackers.

Game starts with a pass from yellow team in to the defenders who are set a number of passes (4,5,6 etc) upon reaching the target number of passes they can pass/shoot in to one of the mini goals to score. Yellow team can shoot as soon as they regain possession.

Coaching points

Movement on and off the ball.

Out of possession how can you support?

Players are likely to come towards the ball to support - is it better to go away from the ball and offer an option?

Encourage play through the keeper

Look for clever play

Look for cover, if a red player makes a mistake is there cover.