Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Team defending ( line of confrontation 4-2-3-1)

Small Sided Game (15 mins)

Organization:

1. Set up as shown (55x45) (15yd zone)

2. 8v8 .

3. Red team plays 2-4-2

4. Blue team plays 3-4-1

Instructions:

1. Blue team looks to score on small goals.

2. Red team scores by playing the ball to the target players

3. Blue team has "free zone" where red team cannot win ball.

Coaching Points:

1. Immediate pressure, cover & balance.

2.Deny penetration is the ultimate goal.

3.Slide as a unit to the side of the field the ball is on to compact the field.

4.Communication - Tell team mates to press (step!) when needed.

5.Curved runs to cut off forward passing options if needed to block potential passing channels down the line.

Line-up:

RED TEAM:

BLUE TEAM:

Three Backs:

CM's:

Wingers:

CF:

Targets:

Free play (25 mins)

Organization:

50x35

Full team on the field

Instructions:

Play out of the back, both team have the line of confrontation at the 50 yard line.

Coaching Points:

Minimal coaching points on topics addressed during the session.

* Encourage use of tdefensive principles worked on during session.