Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Recovery Defending And Transition To Attack (Slide 2)

Screen 1

Set Up:

• 70 Yards x 30 Yards
• 5 v 4
• 2 GK's
• 4 attackers
• 3 Defenders

Description:

• Light team will receive a pass from the GK
• Action starts 4v3 for the light team as shown.
• They must advance the ball into the next that is 25-30 yards away from the opposition's goal
• Once they are in the zone they attempt to score, offside applies
• If the blue team wins the ball, they must pass the ball to one of their blue teammates waiting at the pole (two strikers). 
• The players on the pole become active when the ball is played to them (offside applies). If the ball goes out of bounds when the light team is in possession then a coach will serve a ball to the blue players on the pole. 
• The rest of the blue team join up to make it 5 v 4.
• If a goal is scored or ball goes out of bounds the action in complete. 
• If the light team wins the ball or the GK makes a save another action will go 4 v 5 the other direction.

Coaching Points:

• Finding the open player while trying to go to goal
• Can the defending team win the ball and counter to create a 5 v 4 opportunity
• When to press when out of possession, when to hold and delay
• Quick counter 
• Players need to be aware of the counter situation and be reactive to the pressure in a positive manner recognizing opportunities