Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 2nd Attacker

Introduction (15 mins)

Organization:

The diamond shape 7x7

4 Players

Ball

Cones

Instructions:

Its 3 vs 1 keep away game. Attackers who are off the ball need to be an option at all time to support the player on the ball.

If the Attacking players complete 10 passes will get a point.

If defender intercept the ball will get a point. If win the ball and dribble outside the diamond area win 2 points.

Coaching Points:

1- Are you an option if you are behind the defender ? how can you be an option?

2- When is the best time to move to be an option? why ?

Progressions:

R: Bigger area 10*10

P:Smaller area

P: Team with highest number of passes in a minute win

Main Activity- Regression

Regressions:

Make the area bigger 40*30

Conditioned game (20 mins)

Organization:

30 *25 grid

3 team 2 attackers vs 1 defenders in the middle

Instructions:

Attacking team get a point for each time they complete 7 passes on their area, or a point when finding the attcking team on the other side.

1 defender can go when game is live with the first pass, then 2nd defender can follow after the 5th pass.

Coaching Points:

.Recognition of 3 lines (my role to open gap)

.Quickness and quality of movement (short, choppy steps, on toes – ready to receive)

.Checking of shoulder as ball travels (read movement of defenders / attackers)

.Body shape

.Quality of touch (angle / distance – do I drive or play quickly?)

.Quality of next movement

Progressions:

P: 2 defender can go after the 1st pass if they want to.