Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): SSG 2 - in/out of possession tactics

SSG - in + out of possession (20 mins)

Objective:

To educate players on positioning within the field with and without the ball

Number of players:

14-18 (formations may alter dependent on numbers

Equipment:

2 x goals

14-18 different coloured bibs

10 Footballs

Instructions:

7v7 game

When team is in possession formation 2-3-1 to widen and stretch the pitch. When team is out of possession 2-1-2-1 to stay compact and not allow opposition to play through.

Teams will need to work on transitioning between in-possession to out-of- possession quickly

In-possession principles:

Utilise the full width of the pitch

10s to support the wingers to create chances - always be an option to receive the ball

Do not force the pass

Coaching points:

Body positioning when receiving the ball - Side on

Supporting angles

Set up:

Area size - half the pitch

Teams 6v6 + 2 Goalkeepers

Timing - 20 Mins

Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

+Reduce times on the ball 2-3 seconds

+Attackers must score within 10 seconds of entering the final 3rd

- 1 x defender to be passive

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

Play must go through the wingers before scoring

Before scoring ball must be played wide once

Chances must come from the wingers before scoring