Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Controlled Possession - Middle Third

Passing Practice (15 mins)

Explanation:

1. Play starts from the pole (player) at the top of the box & passes follow the stipulated pattern

2. Passive defenders are at the 6, 8 & 10 positions to create pressure on the midfielders

3. All players will follow their pass

4. Defenders will be rotated every two minutes

Progression:

1. Players making their own passing decisions as long as it touches every player & includes a dribble

Perception:

- Player calling for the ball

- Team mates calling man on throughout the midfield

Decision:

- Players deciding which pass to make

Execution:

- Speed of pass

- Body positioning

- Movement off the ball

Game Training (30 mins)

Explanation:

1. Play starts from the coach serving the ball from the outside

2. Red are trying to score in the mini goals (1 point) or getting the number 10 to receive the ball over halfway (2 points)

3. Green are trying to score in the big goals - 1 chance to score

Team Task: Can we get one of our back three into midfield to create an overload?

Player Task:

- 2, 4 or 5 create a 2 v1 against the defender

- 2, 4 or 5 push into midfield

- 6 & 8 receive the ball facing forward

- 10 receive the ball facing forward over halfway

Player Cues:

- Can one of our defenders dribble the ball at our opposition to create a 2 v 1?

- As a midfielder receives the ball, can 2 or 5 push higher up the field?

- As the ball travels to 6 or 8, can you face forward & play forward?

- If 6 or 8 receive the ball facing forward, can you receive the ball in the opposition half?