Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Playing through the middle third

Playing Through Mid Third (20 mins)

Group 1 (Higher ability) 4v4 (plus 2 end players - 6v4)

Group 2 (Lower ability) 5v4 (floater) (plus 2 end players 7v4)

40w x 30l

2 groups of 4 outfield players in central zone (+1 floater Group 2) and one from each team on outside.

Outside player starts with ball and plays with his colour, if they successfully get the ball across to the other side to the opposite colour player they score a point. Play then starts from back with the blue player with a new ball. If Red successfully get ball across to blue play then restarts with red.

Progression/Regression:

- Swap with the outside player when successful switch is completed.

- Pass limit before switching. 

- Must get a combination in midfield before switching or encourage playing receiving on half turn and playing direct to the other side.

Coaching points:
central players are CMx2, CAM, RW,LW . Outside players are CB, ST.

play through the midfield.

use the extra player, can we find him quickly?

Communication.

Is player able to receive on half turn? Open body shape, has checked shoulders. 

Keep ball moving, can do a bounce pass with CB to open up a new space and retain possession.

10v10 SSG (30 mins)

10v10 SSG

Let team play to see if learning has been achieved.