Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): POSSESSION AND COMBINATION PLAY

2v2+2 Possession (15 mins)

Method:

2 x teams of 4 players with 2 players in the middle area and 2 players on opposite end lines. 1 x Ball is played from the player on end line into players in the middle to combine and pass out to opposite end line player. End player then transfers to end player on opposite team who plays inside the area for their team to combine.

Make it more challenging:

• If blue's have possession, then 2 x green's in the middle can defend and attempt to win possession. Defenders are restricted to 2 x grids and attackers can move anywhere in the area. If defenders win possession they pass to their end player and become attackers

Coaching Points:

• Awareness Players should perform 3 checks (before they move, as they move, before they receive) to be aware of the surroundings and move as the ball travels to receive in a position to secure possession and play forwards.
  
• Positioning Players should use the grids as reference points and move to diagonal/opposite grids from their teammate. This creates diagonal and forward passing lines to receive and combine. Rotation may also occur to swap positions and receive.
  
• Body shape Play forward whilst seeing both targets and attempt to receive on the back foot, when possible, so that play can go forwards.