Football/Soccer Session (Advanced): Possession game - Off the ball movement: Defence to attack

Description

Field 50x40m divided into 3 zones. Teams have 2 defenders, 4 midfielders, 2 forwards.

Progression 1

Aim is to pass the ball from the middle zone to a player in the end zone. Passing player follows his pass into the end zone, receiving player joins the middle zone, and maintains possession.

Progression 2

With Goalkeeper. Aim is to pass the ball from the middle zone to a player in the end zone to create a goal scoring opportunity. Passing player follows his pass into the end zone, 1 defending player from the middle zone is allowed to enter the end zone to help the defence. If a shooting opportunity does not exist, team maintains possession. The team attacking no goalkeeper aim is to cross the end line with ball on foot

Coaching Points

Awareness of movement to create space - always thinking what can I do to help team-mate on the ball.

Communication.

Maintain possession, stay patient, don't shoot for the sake of shooting.

CM's: Check shoulders before receiving the ball so you have an idea of whats behind you.