Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 4v7 Defenders Inside

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Name:
The Coaches' Voice SSP Sessions
City:
chester
Country:
United Kingdom
Membership:
Adult Member
Sport:
Football/Soccer

Description

In this practice, we are aiming to keep possession of the ball through emphasising:

  • Specific positional detail and Roles.
  • Understanding when to play direct.
  • Understanding when to play off one touch.
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Transition - possession

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Transition - possession
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Transition - possession20 mins

Session Organisation:

  • Mark out 2 12x12 squares side by side. Adapt size of the area to the needs of the player. 
  • 4v4 in the centre plus 3 floaters to play for in possession team.
  • The 3 floaters are positioned at either end of the area and one in the centre.
  • Set out markers or flats to mark out the squares as this will be important.

 

 Instructions:

  • One team starts in possession of the ball. The team in possession must vacate a space between the markers around the outside of the area.
  • Two players are not allowed in the same position.
  • Using the floaters, can they keep possession of the ball.
  • The defending team must press aggressively and organised to win possession of the ball.
  • If won, the team must quickly transition and move into the positions between the markers as fast as possible.

Coaching Points (in possession):

  • Play off one touch to relieve pressure.
  • Movement and angles to receive.
  • Find the Spare man.
Coaching Points (out of possession):

  • Press aggressively.
  • Deny any Space through the centre of the pitch.
  • transition quickly when possession is won.