Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): ASE G03 Emerald - Out of possession in middle third (back 5)

Check Shoulders (20 mins)

Setup:

16x8 grids next to each other

Groups of 3

Activity:

1) Central player checks wide to create angle

2) End plays pass in

3) As ball travels, central player checks shoulder

3A) If far end player runs in (i.e. defender tackling) then play ball back

3B) If far end player stays then receive with far foot and pass to far player

4) Switch sides

Coaching Points:

+ Game realistic speeds

+ MUST CHECK SHOULDER

+ Receive with far foot - behind standing foot (NO reaching out across body). Chest over ball.

Progression:

+ End players create angles/spacing too by moving to opposite cone of central receiver

5v5 - back 5 (30 mins)

Setup:

3 teams of 5

Teams setup in 3-2 formation (back 3 + 2 CM)

Activity:

Team in possession scores by getting ball into striker(s), who must stay central (between cones, which are 15 yards apart).

Neutrals can go outside central scoring zone to keep possession, but it's not a goal.

First team to 2 wins. Winner stays on.

Coaching Points:

+ Defending team needs to be connected and compact to deny central passes.

+ Goal-side, ball-side of who they are marking

+ Immediate Pressure on ball. Be on surfboard - push play wide

+ Point out high offside line, which keeps play compact

Progression:

+ Add in 2 recovering wingers for defending team