Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Midfield screen. drill to ssg

SSG 8v8 (25 mins)

SSG to further work on the role of the midfield screens role in relation to the back 4

Key Factors

-Distance between units to prevent space between lines

-Distance between players to help with cover and balance

-Covering positions when fullbacks are 1v1

-Communication from GK and back 4 to midfield screens

-Triggers when to ress and when to sit off

-Delaying attacks

-When to show inside/outside

Organisation

Reds 1 4 2 2

Blues 1 2 2 3 1

9v9 SSG aim of blues to try and breakdown reds and score.Reds in posession must play direct and aim to score quickly , condition to score in 6 passes if needed. Blue defenders and red strikers must stay beyond halfway line. One of blue CM's can drop short to receive ball from GK in defensive third .One of Blue CM's must stay behind ball and be an option to switch play quickly. Aim to work on the roles and responsibilities of 2 Red DMs as screens and their relationship with back 4.

Problem 1

Blue 10 looks to play between lines and between red screens

Solution

Red screens body shapes to keep an eye on 10 positioning. Correct distance between units and MF pair. Balance and cover so don't get caught square and get split by pass.

Problem 2

Red FB's getting isolated 1v1

Solution

Red FB's delaying as long as possible for support. Show outside at all times. Nearest CM inside cover position incase FB gets beaten inside/outside. CB position at near post.

Problem 3

One of Blue wingers drifting inside as a second number 10 and creating a box in midfield.

Solution

Condense the spaces infront of CB's. Don't get split if thy play into one of the 10's it must be down the side not through. Spare FB role of tucking in and cover position for CB if they step in. Can we force the play wide and away from goal.

Time - 3 x 5 mins blocks 2 min rests - Total 21 mins work.