Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Attacking From Zone 1 to Zone 2 With a Target 10 v 9

Screen 1 (20 mins)

SET UP:

10 V 9 (One player in the 8 is a goalkeeper) 

group of 10 players playing to target #9 in the box

Coach positions either at the back of the box or on sideline 

Balls starting at the goal with the keeper starting play

Process:

Ball from the GK on a restart played to the #4

The #4 plays to either the #2 or the #6 while the #6 is still breaking a line confrontation 

The #6 then finds an open player, (options the #8, #10, #5 and without immediate pressure possibly the #3 on the opposite side) Looking to find the #7 or the #11 to play central to the #9 in the box

Ball distribution is all based on three keys:

1) What does the player see based on:

• their body positioning 
• the positioning of the defenders
• the speed of the defenders
• the approach of the defenders  

2) Angles to be able to make pass (of teammates) in relation to player with the ball's position

3) What gaps in the defense can be readily exploited when exposed

COACHING POINTS:

Receiving ball 

Body positioning 

Scanning the area 

Reviewing options

Recognizing the cues and body positioning of the defenders

Quality of pass 

Accuracy of pass

How are you receiving the ball with your body position in relation to the closing defender