Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Combination Play Give and Go

Semi Opposed 2v1 (20 mins)

Organization:

20x15 grid

4-5 Players per group.

Plenty of balls

6 cones to set up grid

Instructions:

1) A has the ball, B triggers by check for the ball. B passes to D and applies slight pressure. D then combines with C for a Give and Go. C play ball behind defender. A dribbles to back of the line or restarts depending on group number

2) Rotation A-B, B-C,C-D, D-A

Coaching Points:

-Reading Space between attacker and defender. Space Behind defeneder?

-Supporting angle to receive for the Give and go.

- Visual Cues (change of speed, hand gesture, vocal)

Progressions:

1) Live 2v1 Same set up, now B applies full pressure. Score a point by getting passed the first zone which is indicated by the red cone in the middle.

2) Live 2v2 Same set up, B applies full pressure, A comes to defender the second zone.

3) Live 2v2 on Attackers first touch. B and A can defender either Zone.