Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Counter Attacking

Screen 1

Set up:

2 teams (each player with a ball) at opposite ends of a 15x10 grid. Players are numbered and will take turns based on numerical order.

Team 1 starts unopposed by running with the ball and attempting to knock off a ball from opposing team. Player must transition quickly to defend against opponent who attempts to do the same.

Coaching Points

- Run with the ball

- Be positive

- Attack with speed and confidence

- Quick Tranision

First team to knock all opposing teams soccer balls down wins the round.

Play 1st team to win 3 rounds wins

Encourage:

- Communication

- Quick breaks into space

- Running with the ball to prevent defender from catching up

- Accuracy when passing at the target (forward passing)

Screen 3

Set Up:

50x30 Area with goal and GK at each end and 15 x 15 square in centre of pitch. GK starts with ball and passes to either defender. On defenders 1st touch, 2 team mates break from central square to create a 3 vs. 2 in attack. If possession is turned over, 2 players return to central square and 2 opposition players can break to create a 3 vs. 2 in opposite attacking half.

Encourage

- Speed of attacks

- Movements to get behind

- Quick combinations

- Limit touches

- Play forward