Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): FAW/UEFA B Licence - In Possession - Breaking Lines

General Practice - In Possession - Breaking Lines (20 mins)

Key Factors

• To develop the players understanding on how to 'Break the lines';
  
  • When and how to play through around or over the opposition based on the pressure being applied.
  • How 'moving the ball quickly/finding the spare player' can assist in this.
  • How 'moving into the attacking shape' can also assist in this.

Organisation

• 25x25y grid, with a 5 yard channel running through the middle (as shown).
• 3 groups of 4/5 players, split into units. (defenders, midfielders & attackers).
• Leave bibs in grids.

Timings

• 1:30 minutes each x 3 (ease in)
• 1:30 minutes each x 3 (competitive)

Explanation

• Ball starts with one of the groups on the outside (green or red). And they must retain the ball for 4 passes.
• 1 person from the central group presses the outside group.
• Once the 4 passes are played they must then 'break the line' and transfer to the opposite outside group, without the defensive team intercepting.
• Once the line is broke, the closest man in the middle group must apply immediate pressure on the ball.

• Try to play through, around or over the opposition.
• Make the pitch big when in possession (Width & Depth)
• Use limited touch and move the ball quickly
• Try to play in areas which allow you to see 3 corners of the pitch.
• Look to play forward.
• Play passes in areas to assist in passing forward.

Management points

• Defend narrow
• Prevent split passes
• Force the play wide
• Protect the space in behind.

Targets/Challenges/Conditions

3 points for splitting the opposition.

1 point for playing 'around' the opposition.

Limit touches if required to raise intensity (2/3 touches)

Who can be the captain? (communication). Finding spare man.

Who can press the quickest? (if required for intensity)

COACHING PROCESS / WALK THROUGH