Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Midfield Possession - U13+ (multiple sessions)

2v2v2v2 warmup (15 mins)

Setup:

2v2v2v2

 -In a 20x20 grid with 4 players outside, 2 attackers and 2 defenders in middle. Set up two grids side by side. Keep possession by creating 2-3 passing options at all times. 5-6 passes that include at least one central player equals a point. Rotate players in the middle.

-Outside players CANNOT pass to each other

Duration:

- 4 sets so each group gets 2 sets in the middle

Progession:

-Add a neutral player if needed

 Key Points:

-Focus on good passing technique

-Receive on the back foot

-Preparatory 1st touch

-Neutral players move to good support angles

4v4 + 2 to goal (15 mins)

SESSION - Creating overload counter attacking opportunities (Possession Practice)

14 or 16 players, 7v7, 6v6. (4v4+2 in red square). Play starts by coach playing a ball into red square for possession game. - Both teams have an attacker and defender plus goalkeeper outside square.

- make 5 passes and play into forward

The objective is to gain possession in red square and play quickly into attackers feet. As ball gets played into forward, one attacker can join the forward and create a 2v1 overload in front of goal and finish. Repeat process

PROGRESSIONS

1. Allow 2 support players to link up with the forward and a defender to track runners.

2. Forward drops in to the red square, attracting the defender to follow her. Two other attackers enter attacking zone to receive and finish.

KEY POINTS

Speed of play

Combination play

Movement off the ball

Finish the attack

Lightswitch transition

Movement to receive

Timing of pass, movement and support play