Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 6 Player Activities - 7-11 Game

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Set Up and Rules:

1) Three teams of 2

2) 25x15 to 30x20 yards

3) Two of the three teams play 2v2, while the other team splits and act as 7 (right winger) and 11 (left winger)

4) "7-11" team supports the attacking team by moving side to side on the touchlines and players on the field can pass to 7 or 11

5) Note: 7 or 11 must be in an onside position

6) If the ball is passed to 7 or 11, they can dribble onto the field, and the game beomes 3v3

7) Change 7 an 11 if necessary

8) 2-3 minute games

9) 45-60 rests

10) Switch teams

Techniques:

1) Passing: Accuracy and weight

2) Finishing: Surface selection (inside/outside)

3) Dribbling: to beat opponent

4) Individual defending: closing down from the front and side

Tactics:

1) Attacking: Penetrate, support, width and mobility

2) Attacking: When to provide support vs run into space

3) Defending: Pressure and cover

4) Defending: Make a 3v2 into a 2v2

Variations:

1) 7 and 11 are not allowed to dribble, must pass to get in

2) Goal is worth 2 points if scored after a pass from 7 or 11