Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): RHS - Penetrating Runs

Lose Mark (15 mins)

Setup:

15x15x15 triangle

Activity:

1) Working on checking away and then back to ball.

2) Checking towards ball to receive away.

Coaching Points:

~ "If I move away first, I want the ball to my feet"

~ Timing of losing marker, especially 2nd running who must factor in 2-touch from passer

~ "If I check to the ball first, I want it ahead in space."

Windows to finish on goal (25 mins)

Intervals:

2 min game + 1 min rest x 6 games = 18 min

Setup:

50x30 grid on top of 18 yard box

3 teams of 5

5v5 in the middle of grid with extra players on outside ("in window") between two cones

Activity:

Team in possession must connect both wide players before going to goal.

Top of the 18 acts as offside line (defenders can't drop until ball has passed)

Coaching Points:

~ When to possess vs. when to penetrate and how that affects movement off ball

~ Forward runs when player on ball has time and space (supporting runs when they don't)

~ Once attacking, look for overloads (usually out wide)

~ Once in box either drive towards goal or (more likely) drive to endline and near post for cutback cross