Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): SA City Week 18 session 1 - switch the point of attack

6v6+1 (25 mins)

6v6+1 (or 2 depending on numbers) 

4-2 formation, one group as front group, one as back group

Instructions:

- Players play 6v6 +1

- Normal goal is worth 1

- If you are able to play in all three zones before scoring, worth 2.

- If a direct switch is played from Zone A to C, goal is worth 3 (Progression)

- Goals must be scored in attacking half

- Ball restarts in defensive zone when it goes out

Coaching points:

- Play to one side with the intent to switch to the other side

- Attract pressure with possession (to break a line)

- Triggers and Cues:

* Numbers down on a side

* Space on far side/open player

* Not able to go forward 

- Using link players (playing backwards to go forward using back line) or (using CM to switch the play quickly from within a pocket of space) COMPLETE THE SWITCH

Progression:

- Add big goals, same scoring rules

Screen 3 (25 mins)

Set Up: 50L x 50W Adjust size for numbers and ability. Make field wider than longer.6v6 or 7v7

2 outside channels set up 10y from touch line

Description:

1st- they must play through 1 of the outside zones before they can score.

2nd- They must use both outside zones and keep possession before you can score.

Regular play, ball must start with the GK when it leaves the field.

Coaching Points:

1. Movement to open space with and without ball

2. Create proper angle to receive the ball, not behind defender

3. Body shape to open hips when receiving ball

4. Create passing lanes

5. Decision making: Read defender pressure and open space and players to pass to.

6. Commit the defender before passing