Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Defend the Final Third

Framing

Focus team (OOP) 3-5-2 into 3-3

Non- focus team (IP) 3-5-3 into 2-3-2

Problem 1: Opponent 9 and 7/11 stretch the width and look to receive wide

Solution 1: Near CB follows 9, FB tight to 7/11, opposite side defenders shift across

Problem 2: Opponent 6 steps higher and looks to overload on top of the box

Solution 2: Wide CB steps up to press, FB shifts behind to cover

Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

Addressed in Blocks

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

Challenges: 

Addressed in Blocks

Conditions: 

- OOP team has 8 seconds to score in a mini goal if they win possession.

- Pitch has been tapered since we removed the players in those positions. We don't need the space.

Targets

- IP team: 1 pt scoring on big goal

- OOP team: 1 pt scoring on mini goals in 8 seconds

Block 2

Problem 2: Opponent 6 steps higher and looks to overload on top of the box

Solution 2: Wide CB steps up to press, FB shifts behind to cover

Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

Progressions:

- Condition OOP 6 to start above blue marker to make more space to defend behind

- Add a target of 1 pt every time IP team enters box

Regressions:

- IP team touch restriction

- Condition IP team they must combine with at least 3 players to create

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

Challenges:

- Can the wingback tuck central to cover pressing CB

- Can the opponent 6 look to drive or receive near the box

- Can the OOP team shift together and stay compact to deny central, deny box entries, and force wide