Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Building out Session Progression

6v4

Organization:

Who: 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10

Opponents Who: 4,5, 8,10, 7,11,9

What: Improve the Build Out

When: In possession of the Ball

Where: Defensive 3rd

Why: To Build cohesion and understanding of the players' position in correlation to the ball to improve chances and understanding of Building out of the Back.

The session aims to improve Positioning in Correlation to the ball and be able to break a line of pressure and connect a pass to the 6. Can we be composed on the ball enough to Build from the back while dealing with a High Press.

Objective:

Improving understanding of the position, off-the-ball movement, and composure on the ball when building out of the back while playing against a High Press.

Counter Topic Objective:

Improve the organization of Pressing in the Final 3rd for the Attacking and Midfield Lines

11v8

Organization:

Who: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

Opponents Who: 2,3,4,8,10, 7,11,9

What: Improve the Build Out

When: In possession of the Ball

Where: Defensive 3rd/Middle 3rd

Why: To Build cohesion and understanding of the players' position in correlation to the ball to improve chances and understanding of Building out of the Back

The possession Team looks to build when Defending Team is Pressing in the Final Third, they are playing with a team of 6 who are 1,2,3,4,5, and 6 plus the two neutrals who act as the 8 and 10 when the Focus team has the ball and the 4 and 5 when opposing team has the ball. The Focus Team looks to build out and score on any counter goals, representing the 7, 11, or 9.

Coaching Points:

Attacking:

Look to Play and Pass in Triangles and Diamonds

Play Inbetween Lines

The composure of the Ball - know when to Pass and when to Dribble

Off the Ball Movement - Create Angles to Support

Know your A and B Options. Know where you are going before you receive the Ball

Counter Topic:

Defending:

Cut The Field In Half

Entice the Focus Team to Play where you want them to

Press once Ball is released

All Press and Step Together