Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 2.14 Individual + small group def + Negative Transition

4v4+4 Quick Reactions Dynamic Negative Transition Game (15 mins)

4v4 (+4) Quick Reactions Dynamic Negative Transition Game

Grid size: 30 x 30 yards

Scoring: Blue team retain possession with the help of outside players, while the defensive players try to win the ball and then dribble it through 1 of the 4 sides and getting one point. Offensive team gets 1 point for every 10 passes.

Rules: when possessino is lost players on outside enter the marked area and together with the inside players try to regain possession before white players dribble out.

Offensive players inside use 2 touches (olders) while the blue outside players play with 1 touch.

Coaching points: the players need to be aware and have quick reactions after losing possession.

2v2 + 3v2 (20 mins)

2v2 + 3v2 To Big Goals

2v2 To Big Goal Progress to 3rd attacker coming.

Set-up: Half the balls on end of GK and other half centrally where attackers are.

- Play starts with ball from defenders and playing a 2v2. As soon as the play is over, the 3rd attacker comes on with the ball.

Scoring: Attacking team scores on big goal for 1 pt, defending team 2 pts on counter goals.

Coaching Points:

Where should defender's be forcing? Defenders should work on curving their runs and forcing them wide. When they are outnumbered, they need to delay the play and wait for cover. Communciation & Defensive shape. Immediate reaction once 1st ball is done and 3rd attacker comes on.

Attackers:

need to drive at front foot when going 1v1. When a man up, need to go quickly, make runs and find space.