Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): combinations in midfield to create chances for #8 #10

Warm Up (10 mins)

Organisation

16x16 Grid. 4 Red players (2 target player), 4 Blue players (2 target player)

Aim

If red team starts with the ball, they play it to one of midfielders. Once the pass is received, that triggers the other midfielder to quickly position in the box diagonal where the ball was played. It must be a combination play. Player receives the ball, then completes the play by passing it to the other target man. Red target player then transfers the ball to the blues, and they play on.

Coaching Points

Communication (both verbal & non-verbal)

Creating space & awareness from the defenders

Link up play 2 midfielders must have width and depth

Movement on, off, around the ball

Timing of runs

Angle of approach

Accuracy & weight of the pass

Skill (15 mins)

Organization

4 red players. 4 blue players. 1 goalkeeper. 1 server.

Progression

Opposing defenders and midfielders are introduced.

Aim

It must be a combination play in the middle before either attacker gets the opportunity to strike on goal. If the blue team gains possession, they must kick the ball out of the grid to end the play, and the server plays a new ball into the red team.

Coaching Points

Width and depth between the number 9 and 10 minimum 8 yards of separation

Forward passes

Quick decision making

Timing of runs for positive link up and fluidity of play

Movement on, off, and around the ball

Combination play between the midfielders and attackers.

Awareness and positioning on the pitch

Communication between the midfielders & attackers