Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): FAW C Session: Counterattacking

Technique (25 mins)

FUNCTION

Two teams pass and dribble around their respective box. When the coach calls GO! the player in possession has 5 seconds to dribble to the other box and and shoot to score unopposed. The respective teams will then pick a new ball up and continue to play.

SSG: 6v6 Counterattacking Game (25 mins)

Function

• This is a 6v6 counter-attacking game, with the pitch split into two halves.
• The attacking team – Purple – starts with the ball in their own half. They must attempt to make 7 passes, at which point they are allowed to play into Grey's half to try and score.
• If Purple is able to play into Grey's end, one Grey player may chase to defend
• If Purple scores, the game transfers into the other half– Grey then becomes the attacking team and starts with the ball.
• If Grey manages to win the ball, they must attempt to score as quickly as possible. If they score, the game resumes in the same half and Purple restarts from their goalkeeper.

1. You cannot play into the other half until you complete 7 passes in your own half

2. You can only send 1 player to defend the counter

3. Once the pass is played into the opposition half you have 5 seconds to get a shot away

Targets

1. You may score by breaking the opponents press and playing into their half for a shot

2. You may also score by pressing and winning the ball in the possession half and scoring before the possession team regains the ball