Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Select Training - August 7th & 8th

Slice of the Game - SSG - Press the Ball Rondo (20 mins)

THE SESSION:

Split the players into three groups of four. Starts with pass in from Coach. Two teams play 4v4 in one half of the pitch, with the other four players around the sides of the pitch.

PROGESSIONS:

The team in possession can use these players to help keep possession. The team in possession makes five passes in a row and then the ball is played to the neutral player at the other end of the pitch and the game moves into that half, with possession remaining with the same team. If the defending team wins the ball, they must get it to the player in the other square and they keep possession.

KEY MESSAGES/POINTS:

Helps to teach pressing and counter attacking.

Good for possession play and getting players to try to quickly close down. It’s also good for working on cutting down angles, intercepting and forcing mistakes, plus for attacking skills like shielding, first touch, passing and movement.

Possession 5v2 (20 mins)

12x12 into 20x20

5v2 in a Smal rondo, after 5 passes. Player pass into big space and continue to play 5v2.

Keep the ball in the big space as long as possible.

Switch defenders after 1 minute

CP:

Movement off the ball

Comlimentary movement.

Sharp passes, weight of pass

Progression:

2 touch in small rondo/ 1 touch in bigger rondo.

Press/Cover/Balance (20 mins)

THE SESSION:Defending outnumbered. White team passes out to Red. Red attacks 1 v 1, 2 v 1 and then 3 v 2. Press, Cover and Balance as you expand to man up attacks.

PROGRESSIONS:1v1, 2v1, 3v2

KEY MESSAGES/POINTS:Define the roles and timing. 1. Who presses and When? 2. Who covers? Where and When? 3. Who provides balance? Where and When?