Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): North South Passing & Possession Game

North South Passing & Possession Game (20 mins)

Greystones Utd AFC

North South Passing & Possession Game

Even teams. If you have an odd number you can include a central neutral player.

Reds have to play north - south - north to score

Blues have to play east - west - east to score

A goal is awarded each time the ball is played from one side to the other. Bonus point if the central player is involved

Coaching Points:

1. Players on the inside should check at angles so that their body position is side on to play forward quickly.

2. Awareness - receiving player should check both shoulders before the ball arrive to assess options.

3. Inside players should look to be positive and create space in order to play forward.

4. Width and depth is important to create spaces as group.

5. Target players on the outside need to be aware which foot to pass into – high pressure front foot, low pressure back foot

Progressions:

1. Two touch limit on the inside.

2. Players on the inside can not pass backwards to target players only forward.

3. Defender can press neutral player after receiving the ball.