Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Attacking with T2D creating overloads

3 v 3 with 2 v 2 transition (15 mins)

Method: Attacking 3 v 3 and 2 v 2 third game with + 1 overload

Coaching Points:

• Set up 40 x 30 area, split into thirds with 2 boxed areas in the middle third for overload players. 
• Reds set up with 3 Defenders against 3 Blue Attackers. Opposite end consists of 2 Red Attackers and 2 Blue Defenders. 
• GK starts with the ball playing from either end, Defender looks to play to neutral player, who then plays into attackers then joins the attack creating either a 4 v 3 or 3 v 2.
• Quick penetrating pass to neutral players, passing moving, create and close space when required either attacking or defender.

• Rotate players on wings, allow both wingers to join the attack.
• Play straight up to attackers from defenders, wingers join the attack.

3 v 3 with 1 v 1 Transitioning  (15 mins)

Method: 3 v 3 with 1 v 1 Transitioning 

Coaching Points:

• Set up 1 v 1 in corner area of the pitch on both sides with a 3 v 3 playing central.
• 3 Blues start off with the ball attacking Red goals. 1 v 1 start at the same time with the aim to dribble over the end line.
• Whichever player dribbles over the end line, they now join the 3 v 3 game in creating a possible 5 v 3 or 4 v 4.
• Blues try to score, if reds win the ball they transition to score in smaller goals.
• Look for movement, angles to receive on the 3v3 with high tempo 1 v 1.

Progression:

• Create a 4 v 3.