Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Overload Attack v Defence

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Luke Bayliss

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Name:	Luke Bayliss
City:	Bristol
Country:	United Kingdom
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Description

Players are asked to be patient in possession and use an overload effectively in game like situations.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Attack v Defence

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Learning Objectives

	Technical The Passing and Receiving skills are essential for you to be successful in possession. Weight of pass and type of pass is an essential part of this session. Players should decide in each situation what pass best suits.
	Tactical Use the extra players to drag opposition players away from the shape and create gaps to penetrate. Be patient with possession and do not force the play. The body shape of our players will dictate the direction of play.
	Physical High Intensity and Tempo on the session across a big area. This tests our players aerobically because they have less instant recovery and plenty of work to do in both attacking and defending situations.
	Psychological The session is competitive meaning that our players need to concentrate continually and be committed to completing the challenges and targets set to the players to avoid being set forfeits.
	Social The players will lead player led meetings during rest periods to offer advice, challenges and targets for each other. They will also be asked to select a lead player to dictate possession in both situations.

Attack v Defence (40 mins)

Equipment

- Cones

- 1 Big Goal

- 3 Small Goals

- Football Nest(s) behind each goal

Aim: Be successful in possession.

Set Up:

Use half a 11v11 pitch as your dimensions playing full width and length. One 11 a side goal in normal position and 3 mini goals spread along the half way line.

2 teams of 6 players with 2 floaters. Attacking team set up as a 2-1-3 but act as a 4-3-3 with the two centre backs removed whe in possession and the floaters join their side. The defending team will set up as a 4-1 with the two floaters becoming the bank of two in a 4-2-3-1 formation. The wide players and striker is taken out of the defensive side.

Timing: Players will run 5 blocks of 5 minutes with 3 minute rest intervals in between.

Session:

Players are asked to play attack v defence phases of football. The team in possession will have an overload of two players and are asked to use these players effectively to either score a goal or play out from the back. Players are advised to be patient in attack and use the extra players to create gaps and drag out opposition players.

Rules & Scoring: Normal football rules apply with throw-ins, corners, goal kicks, free kicks etc however the emphasis of being patient is key here.

Points are awarded for goals or keeping possession for 3 minutes or more (Highlights need for patience and good technical ability).

Forfeits: Forfeits will be given for players being wasteful in possession and conceding goals.

- Press Ups

- Sit Ups

- Star Jumps

- Lap of playing area