Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Building up from the back

Activity 1 (15 mins)

Organization: 

15x15 yeards - 8 players 

Instructions: 

5 vs. 3 Rondo

Scoring system: The attacking team will get the point for connecting 15 passes together, where the split pass count as 3. Defending team will get a point for winning the ball and dribbling outside the box.

Defenders should rotate, and coaches should keep score to determine winner team.

Intervals: 

1.5 x 6 with 1 min rest = 14 min total

Coaching Points:

• If you see the gap, then go for it (play forward)
• Quality of the pass to allow play first touch (speed of play)
• How can we create more space for the outside players? Quick switch - play central to attract first, then go wide. 
• What is the wide player's 1st option after receiving the ball? What will determine his decision?

Activity 3 (40 mins)

Organization: 

Group of 6 players - Set up as shown - 20x12 yeards

Instructions: 

The player will start with passing and following their pass to the next station.

Variation: Pass, combine around the cone in a give-and-go - Pass, set, long pass.

Intervals: 

1.5 x 3 with 1 min active rest = 5 min total

Coaching Points:

If the opposition is disorganized, look to penetrate on a vertical pass

If the opponent is organized, then circulate the ball to create an openings

Create an overload around the ball

Timing of movement to create space

Details on the pass (timing, weight)

Immediate pressure on the ball

Make play predictable (Direct or force wide)

Prioritize marking responsibilities to negate numerical inferiority

Aggressive marking to deny passing opportunities

Press to win the ball in identified situations (Ball on the wide-area when ball travel to FB)