Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): W10S3 - AA1-2/DD3-2 - Viimsi JK U21 (Start Time: 2025-03-06 19:30:00)

Description

Number of players: 19+1GK

Moment of play: AA2-3

MD: -2

Physical intensity: 60-70%

Physical focus: Total Distance & High-Speed Running

Interval: Long

Main principles:

• Third man passes – indirectly find an open teammate (that is located behind the pressing opponent) that can receive the ball whilst facing upwards on the pitch
• Play between the lines – players should look to receive passes into pockets within the opponent’s block
  
• Shared understanding of movement – one player moves to create a passing option whilst another exploits the space created
• Invite the press to create space between the lines – either hold your position, keeping close control of the ball or calmly start carrying the ball up the pitch into empty space waiting for an opponent to engage. Play a penetrating pass once an opponent has engaged and therefor left an advanced option free in space
  
• +1 in the backline – always maintain a one man overload against the first line of pressure
• Touch & Move – pass the ball and then immediately move into a new position. Create dynamic & everchanging patterns of play. Emphasis on quick & sharp movements and passes
• Close-range combinations – central players should look to play close to eachother & form overloads near the ball, ideally between the lines (but at times also out wide). Shorter passing distances allow for quick one-touch passing under pressure. Also creates a good base for gegenpressing in case we lose possession