Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): RHS - CV Prep I

3v1->2v1->3v1 (20 mins)

Intervals:

90 seconds work + 30 seconds rest x 10 games = 20 min

Setup:

Three 14x14 grids side by side

teams of 4

Activity:

Attacking team must complete 3 passes in grid before trying to switch play through central zone where it's 2v1.Pass into far zone teammate MUST come from central grid.  1 point for each time successfully get ball from wide grid to wide grid AND back.

Defenders score by completing 2 passes with each other.

Coaching Points:

~ Constant support of ball in 3v1 to find space to play forward

~ On switch, dribble at defender to release passing options

~ Target player losing mark to receive pass to feet OR floating behind defender to create passing lane

11v10 Build out of back (20 mins)

Setup:

11v10

1-4-4-3 vs. 0-4-3-3

half field with a10 yard scoring zone (just across half)

Activity:

Blue team scores in big goal --> 3 points.

White team scores by passing/dribbling across scoring line --> 1 point

When build out team scores new ball comes in right away from coach to counter-attack.

Setup blue (defending) team in 2 pressing scenarios: 1) high press with man-marking & 2) low press

Coaching Points:

~ #8/10 showing all the way wide

~ #7/11 checking into midfield

~ #9 dropping into midfield & #7/11 coming central for longer passes out of back

~ Using the GK to change point of attack