Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): STG S6 Technical + Width (Start Time: 2024-02-26 17:00:00)

2 Phase passing Drill (20 mins)

• Lines stand on the outside, Ball plays on the inside
• Promote accuracy to back foot
• Firm passes and sprint to back of line
• Communication with pass and voice

Phase 2) Long Pass actions

• Players start on the inside, check out at the correct time, receive and sprint to inside of marker.
• Play into the back foot
• Directional touch towards target 

Players to focus on:- Jacob: Passing technique needs work.- Alessandro, Micha, JP, Matthew : Fullbacks need to become proficient at passing skills.  

6 vs 6 (30 mins)

6 vs 6: 

• Wide zones have unlimited touch 
• Middle area has 2 touch, promote quick movement of the ball (In a game, more opposition players will be central, fast and effective ball movement will be key).
• Wide Goals are worth 1 goal, central goal are worth 5. 
• BP: How can players use width and depth together to maintain possession. Players must play into both wide areas before scoring. 
• BPO: How can be structure ourselves to protect the central area. (Defend 3-3, who acts as first defender? Delay, Cover Balance Principles, Transition). Apply pressure in twos, can we identify when to jump from the structure. 

If players get tired, finish with 6 vs 6 game no rules. Extra players can also act like Centre Halves between goals or link players, possibly take out middle goals.