Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): CDMs - Screen Opp strikers and guard opp #10
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Organisation (Practice Layout & Transition)

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Organisation:
Touchline to half way line, 5yds wider than 18yd box either side.
2x mini goals on half way line as illustrated.
Play starts with coach and blue team every time.
7 (+GK) vs 8
Reds: 1-4-2-1
Blues: 2-4-2 (diamond midfield)
Timings:
20mins (total)
4x4 mins with 1min rest between sets.
Targets:
Reds: Stay compact. Force blues wide and protect central space. CDM screens passing lane to striker, Opp CDM guards opp #10. When possession is won, quickly find either goal to score in.
Blues: Main objective is to score in main goals. Play will always start with Blue team played in by coach on half way line.
Conditions:
Reds: 10 seconds from when possession is regained to score in mini goals.
Blues: Maximum of 3 touches. Quick ball speed to move Reds. Blues must play through #10 before attempting a shot.