Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Passing and receiving (Start Time: 2019-07-16 14:50:00)

Set up 6 and 6 + 6 defenders (20 mins)

6 plus 6 against 6 defenders

Area approximately 50 x 30 and 6 x 30 centre zone ( depends on age and ability)

6 players in each end zone

6 defenders in middle zone, numbered 1 to 6

Players have set number of passes before transfering the ball

2 defenders close down each time in the end zones

To start defenders in centre zone can be passive but progress to allow them to intercept, the ball can now be transfered through the air above the centre zone

Add goal keepers (20 mins)

a Goal keeper can be added to the ends, he cannot be tackled but can support his defenders to pass back to him

An extra defender can also be sent into the end zone

KEY POINTS

Passing long and short, receiving, awareness, movement, screening, dribbling, decision making.

Defending

Pressing together, compact (centre zone)