Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Possession vs. Attack

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Scott Jenkins, Adult Member

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Name:	Scott Jenkins
City:	Roanoke
Country:	United States of America
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Warm Up

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Warm Up (20 mins)

Passing and Receiving, opening up and combining

1. Check away, check into space, 1 or 2 touches to connect pass.

2. Lofted pass (older) Throw in (younger), dealing with ball coming at you in the air.

3. Receiving open hips, dribble at speed, change of direction, connect pass.

4. Repeat 3, but add overlap.

CPs: Opening hips, creating space to receive pass, 1st touch, accuracy of pass.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Y Passing

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Y Passing (20 mins)

6v3 as shown. Y Pattern passing to keep possession (shaded area represents Y pattern)

Simple progressions with movement and realistic game situations for the offense. Focus on playing the ball through and around the opposition. Separation from defender and quality of pass to generate effective speed of play.

CPs: Prep touch, playing on the move, pass to proper foot, put a name on the pass, movement to create space, supporting movements, understanding game spaces, speed of play.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 5v3 Possess or Attack

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5v3 Possess or Attack (25 mins)

5v3 Possess or Attack

Red team has ability to score on opposite goal at any time. Blue can score at any time.

2 Points= Getting 7+ passes then scoring (Determine the # by skill level.

1 Point=Scoring under 7 passes

2 Points= Defense scoring

Team needs to understand ability to play quickly vs being patient and opening up options through possession. Recognize pressure, and ability to play through or change point of attack.

Coaching Points: Willingness to possess, attack open spaces, Change of Point,Combo play.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 6v4 or 7v5 Poss. and Penetration

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6v4 or 7v5 Poss. and Penetration (25 mins)

6v4 or 7v5 Possession and Penetration

Attacking team is going to goal, but can only get into attacking half by playing penetrating pass beyond poles. Track offsides to ensure proper timing runs. Patience in possession to create the right attacking options. Players need to move and create different looks. Strive to maintain rhythm and fluidity in final third.

Defense can score on cone goals at any time.

CPs: Timing of runs, Communication, off ball movement, supporting positions in proper space, accuracy, weight of pass.