Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Middle third rotations U19 Oct 16

Middle Third Rotation - 8v7+2 (15 mins)

Organization:

1. Set up as shown (45x40ds)

2. 18 players.

3. Two goals.

TWO intervals of 3 minutes (30 sec rest)

Instructions:

1. Grid is split into three small zones. Players play 6v5+2 neutral wide players. White looks to win possession of the ball.

2. #6,#8 move into central pockets. They must each shown in a different central zone.

3. Purple receives points by completing 10 passes/Scoring on small sided goals.

4. When white wins the ball they use the neutrals to connect 5 passes to receive 1 point.

Coaching Points:

1. Sharpness of passes. Lead the player to allow them to play a touch pass (think ahead)

2. Timing of movement from 3 CM's & Ability to create 3 different angles of width and depth (3 lines)

3. Movement off the ball (timing) is vital in one touch play. Create space by checking away from desire receiving area. Ability of players to make 3rd man runs off the bounce pass.

4. Ability to interchange roles to create numerical superiority from player checking in behind defenders view.

Midfield Rotation 8v8 (15 mins)

Organization:

1. Set up as shown: 2/3 of field.

2. 16 players.

Instructions:

1. Purple works on building play through midfield to enter final third.

2. Black looks to defend and score on counter goals.

3. Work on midfield movement/rotation.

4. #7/#11 can check into midfield to receive pass/defender can follow.

5. CM's can drop to split CB's.

Coaching Points:

1. Sharpness of passes. Lead the player to allow them to play a touch pass (think ahead)

2. Timing of movement from 3 CM's & Ability to create 3 different angles of width and depth (3 lines)

3. Movement off the ball (timing) is vital in one touch play. Create space by checking away from desire receiving area. Ability of players to make 3rd man runs off the bounce pass.

4. Ability to interchange roles to create numerical superiority from player checking in behind defenders view.

Middle Third Build up - SSG

Organization:

1. Set up as shown: 18x18yd grids.

2. 16 players.

Instructions:

1. Whtie players defend in their grid.

2. Neutral black players support both grids (#6 horizontal) - (#8/#10 vertically)

3. Four grids played simultaneously.

4. Two touch (progress to One touch)