Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Sparta 2nd Attacker

Warm Up (15 mins)

Organization:

-squares are 8x8

-see diagram for set-up

Instructions:

-3v1 keep away in the squares

-Players need to do 2 touch min. (3 touch max).

-Rotate defenders after 1 minute, and if fthe defender wins possession restart.

Progressions:

-2 touch only (keep the 2 touch to focus on the first touch)

Key Coaching Points:

-strong passes

-first touch under control to connect a pass

-movement off the ball (create open passing line).

Conditioned Game (25 mins)

Organization:

1.30 x 20 yard area set up as shown

2.8 players (2 Attackers, 2 Defenders, 2 Neutrals) set up as shown

3.1 ball (Additional around the outside)

Instructions:

1.Attackers starts with the ball from the goalkeeper

2.Neutral players are only permitted to receive the ball on the outside

3.Attackers have the option of using either outside player

4.Neutral players are not permitted to enter the field or score

5.Attacker must attempt to score in the goal

6.The attacker has the option of using the neutral players to combine

7.If the ball leaves the area the game restarts with the oppositions goalkeeper

8.If defending team wins the ball they attack the opposite goal

9.Rotate players after set time intervals

Coaching Points:

1.Engage the defender high up the field to create space behind

2.Combine with neutral players using wall pass

3.Use neutral players as a decoy at times - fake and dribble

4. Movement of supporting attacker: cross over, overlap etc

Progressions:

P - Allow neutral players to move anywhere inside the area

P - One attacker in each half - can only receive play in that half