Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): PPP: Possession with a Forward Purpose

PLAY: Part 1 (10 mins)

In two 20yd x 15yd areas, play directional rondo's.

i) 4v2 in one area, transitioning to 4v2 in the other at a loss of possession.

ii) Adv, 6-complete passes = 1pt. First team to 6pts

iii) Adv2, IF defender disposes the ball and plays it across to their teammates, the pass count begins at the opponents score. IE, blue have 3-passes, red wins the ball and passes across, the red pass count begins at 3-passes. First to 6pts.

Coaching Points

Are players getting into a good rhythm of pass & move? Using both feet? Minimal touches when needed?

Is the defending real with pressure & cover?

Is transition immediate?

PLAY: Part 3 (15 mins)

In a 30yd x 30yd area, play a 10v6. 

For the attacking team (10-players), they must remain on the line/axis they are placed, which is in relation to their position on the field. Only the #6 & #9 have a double axis they can move along. 

For the defending team, three players must stay in the lower two boxes, while the other three must stay in the upper two boxes. Inside their zone, the defenders can move anywhere. Rotate the 6-defenders every 5-min

i) Play keep-away 10v6.

ii) Adv, if the defenders win the ball, the #6, #8 & #10 come off their axis and try to win the ball back. IE, 6v3. If successful, they must go back to their original positions.

Coaching Points:

1) Movement: Are the players moving along their axis to create passing lanes/angles to receive the ball?

2) Speed of Play: Do the players use the correct number of touches in relation to the pressure they are under? 

3) Ball Migration: Can the players move the ball around the area, using all positions to retain possession?