Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Attacking 1v1 - Fullsided Progressions

1v1 to Goal (20 mins)

Organization:

Create two (or three depending on number of players) 20x15 Grids with mini-goals on the goalside endline

Attackers will begin on the side opposite the goal, defenders will begin from the end line.

Instructions:

The attacker will go 1v1 against the defender looking to deceive the defender with either a feint or with speed to exploit and penetrate the space between the defender and the goal. If the attacker beats the defender they will then look to score a goal. If the defender wins the ball he can score by dribbling through the gates on the opposite side of the field.

Coaching Points:

Dribbling technique, keep the ball close

Awareness of distance between attacker and defender (when to use feint)

Change of pace once beating the defender

Progressions:

5v4 Progressed (20 mins)

Organization:

Same as before however the endzone line will be removed and two minigoals will be placed at the midfield line and a halfway point will be designated with cones on the outside creating and "offside" line

Instructions:

In one half of a field five attacking players will attempt to attack the fullsided goal on the opposite side of the grid, four defenders and a goalkeeper will attempt to take the ball away. Attacking players will have to be cognisant of the spacing created by the other players on the field, players are allowed to pass the ball amongst each other to open space to penetrate. The number 10 will be the main point of reference and the attacking team will be looking to bring them into the game as much as possible (the #10 will be designated with a different colored pinnie). The attacking team will receive one point for every goal they score and 5 points for every goal the #10 scores. If the defenders win the ball they will look to transition and attack the two mini goals on the right and left sides of the midfield line to receive a point. A halfway point will be marked and this point will be designated as the offside line.

Coaching Points:

Dribbling keeping the ball close in congested areas

Recognizing open space

Mobility and support of the players off the ball to create openings to penetrate and support to pass the ball

How and when to change pace

Awareness of offside

Progressions: