Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Passing in the final third

Activity (20 mins)

Game called: Battle Goal-ale

2v2 in playing area. 4 neutrals on outside.  2 neutrals on goal line can move across the line. 2 neutrals on top of the box can move across the line. 

Scoring a goal = 1 point

Scoring a goal from assist from neutral = 2 points

Scoring a 1 touch goal from assist from neutral = 3 points

If ball goes out off of defense, Offense ball

If ball goes out off of offense, defense becomes offense

If defense wins the ball in play, they have to find top of the box neutrals first to become offense

On offense, Neutrals can play to each other

Coaching points:

- Playing it safe vs Going for goal

I want my players to understand timing and when it is the perfect time to go for goal. Scoring the goal is the endgame, but possession of the ball is valuable, and the build up to a goal is a work in progress.

- Movement off the ball vs Movement with ball

Work off the neutrals. Use their movement without the ball to get the defenders out of position. Same goes for when they have the ball, but understand they have the prized possession. Act with purpose

- Defense works on transitioning, winning the ball, and then flipping the switch

Win the ball, job isn't done. Can we find neutrals that are up the field, and now think offensively?

- Neutrals providing angles

Constantly moving to receive the ball. Very important piece to puzzle. With a pass from neutral, the attacking team can score more points.