Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 2009: Breaking down a 4-4-2 low block

Transitional possession 3v1 to 5v3

Transitional Possession - 3v1 to 5v3



if player in the 3v1 wins the ball quickly transitions to teammates outside of the small box to keep possession against the 3 reds. If 3 reds win the ball they score on the counter goals

4 x 4 full reps

Attacking Transition:

Find highest player

Ball out of pressure area

Defensive Transition:

Immediate counter press from closest player to the ball

Prevent ball moving forward

Position-Specific

Position Specific: Crossing and Finishing - CF, CAM, DCM, FB

Organization: 6 blue players vs 2 red and GK

Space: half field depth and full width

Time: 4 full repetitions each interval | 4 Intervals with 2 min rest in between

Explanation: The exercise has 5 sequences:

1) 1 forward and a CB start in a 1v1 situation

2) 2nd Forward and CB enter to make it a 2v2

3) the Attacking Midfielder enters to make it a 3v2

4) Full back passes to the defensive midfielder who sends a driven cross to the opposite full back who then sends a cross into the box

5) The coach sends a ball to the upcoming defensive midfielder who receives and shoots on goal.

Focus Players: 2 Center Forwards, Attacking Midfielder, Defensive Midfielder, Full Backs

Key Points:

2 CF: Ability to take on defender on a 1v1.

Create separation from defender to shoot.

Quality shot with power and precision.

Movement off the ball to create space to receive or drag defender.

Timing on when to attack the ball from the cross.

Closest CF attacks near post and furthest far post.

Quality of heading technique.

CAM: Creativity on the ball to start a dangerous attack.

Movement off the ball after pass.

Weight of the through ball when the forward makes a run.

Ability to shoot with power and precision if opportunity presents itself.

Late run into the box to be open when cross arrives.

Quality of heading technique.

DCM: Receive open body shape to switch the point of attack quickly.

Driven ball with accuracy and power towards the running full back.

Ball in the space in front of FB so he doesn't stop the run.

Good first touch when receiving to set for shot.

Power and accuracy of the shot from outside the box.

FB: Timing of when to start the run in order to meet the ball forward.

Speed of run to arrive fast to keep the attack unpredictable.

Quality of the cross in the box for forwards to finish.