Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): U17B Penetration

4v2 to 10v4

4v2 to 10v4

Blues play 4v2 against red. Blues trying to split the reds with passes, point for each split completed. If red wins the ball they play against the 4 blue. Reds have two objectives: 1) ten passes=1 pt. 2) play into red players in the middle and keep possession.

Stress to players the importance of patience both in the 4v2 and the 10v4. Move the ball quickly to unbalance and create overloads to play out the other side. Keep the game to 2 touches, one touch if possible. Be mindful of playing out of pressure and taking touches across the body. Movement off the ball and supporting angles for both teams is crucial for success of keeping the ball.

Play to 5, then switch players in and out.

Penetrate the 1/3 Game

Players play 5v5 in shaded area and try to release players beyond offside lines. You can add target players in as you go (see black players). Players circulate ball until they can play a penetrating pass into a run. Play 4 minute rounds of high intensity.

- Timing of runs, circulation of ball, body position, supporting angles, overall shape-depth and width, runs that come from behind, runs off the shoulder, proper weighted balls-encourage keepers to stay on line as long as possible, close in finishing.