Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Defending an open ball technical drill

Description

Group divided in two - offensive and defensive

* Exercise starts with a 2v1 situation in opponent third. 9 or 10 can

drop to create a further option in the build-up phase.

* After 2/3 passes the 6 or 8 pass the ball to the wing back depending

on movement of opposing 4.

* Wing back delivers a diagonal high cross in the box or progresses

down the flank and crosses the ball in the box.

* Defensive line start high anticipating any pass to 9 or 10.

* Once ball is played to wing back and in an open ball situation the

defensive line drops together with holding midfielder.

* 6 and 8 follow up to pick up 2nd balls and try to score.

* If defensive line win ball they have to quickly execute a positive

transition by passing the ball to players A or B which rotate in new

build up.