Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): ODP Week 1 Sessions (Cont)

5 v 3 with restrictions

Sort out players in 2 groups of 12-16 players. Players will play 5 v 3 going to goal and dribble through for the goal. (15-20 Minutes)

Player A passes to any of the player B Players whow will get pressure from D Players who should pass back to supporting players on a good one touch pass or if defenders giving space can they turn around and face. If the D players win the ball they can counter and score on opposing goal. Game will continue until someone scores. Start ball from other end of field to allow the other side to attack opposite goal with their teammates.

Coaches focus is technique of passing and recieving

- Moment off the ball

- Support and creativity

- Combination player

- Verbal and visual communication

- Take the space and create opportunities

7 v 7 with GK's and restrictions

Moving to expanded game of 3 v 3 or 4 v 4 with GK's along with (W) Wall players in the outside and (T) Target players on the end to support the ball or provide a one touch pass for a shot. The Wall players will move up and down the field to provide width and the players in the ends will provide support and depth.

Be sure to switch players around to allow them all to player in the field.

Do players take advantage of the width

Do they use the supporting players

Do they change the point of attack

Do they use combination play in the attack

Final game with no restrictions

Last 25-30 minutes players will play with goalkeepers in a game to see them applying what was passed in previous sessions. Limited coaching done at this time and more evaluation.

Try multiple formations to see how they adapt to different environments. Players can request to play in a certian postiion but not guaranteed and need to understand that.