Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Physical Considerations

Explosive Speed Drill

RWTB Speed drill

• 6 players on the outside 5 players inside the square
• Inside player passes the ball to the outside player who bursts through the central square with the ball and passes it to the next player 
• Pass needs to be punched in 
• Players ready to receive the ball and step on to the pass with a good touch 
• Full speed sprint / Change of direction 

Aerobic Specific Practice

Specific Practice - Breaking Lines

60x30 Area size 

6v6 + 1 (Orange) + 2 GK's 

3mins x 5 sets

Both teams are focusing on In Possession Breaking Lines but there will be moments when each team is out of possession. 

The objective is for the team in possession to try to play through, around or over the thirds to score. The team in possession can use the common player but they must play in 2 touch. The GK will then play out and restart the practice. 

• Players must try to break the lines by going through the middle third - double goal for going through centrally
• May progress to limited touches if players are having a lot of success
• 1st Block common player will play in the centre circle only 

In possession
Play through, around or over the opposition
Make the pitch big (Width and Depth)
Use limited touches and move the ball quickly
Try to play in areas that allow you to see both ends of the pitch
Play through, around or over the opposition based on pressure on the ball 

Out of possession
Stay narrow
Prevent split passes
Force wide
Protect the space in behind

5v2 Transition Boxes

4v4+4 General Practice - Purposeful Possession

Aim of the session is based on an anaerobic (Intensive) session. Each team must score as many goals as they can. 

• Coach plays ball into left side team, first pass is free - as he does that the defending team can send 2 players in to press the ball and try to win it back. 
• Once they have made 6 passes the team can try and score in the goal 
• If they score/miss the coach on the other side plays into the team on the right for the same practice 2 players will again go in to press the ball. 
  
  
• Initially it will be 6x2min blocks then teams will rotate to out of possession. 
• Key Points: Make the area as big as possible, watch where the pressure is coming from, on toes ready to receive, weight of pass must be good as the area will be small. 
• Key Points: Defend as a 2, slow feet down and try to keep one way, if they have made 6 passes try to get in line and block the shot