Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Playing in between or around to go forward

4v4 + 2 (20 mins)

-4v4 in grid w/2 bumper plyrs on outside each

-10 passes for a point

-3x3' rounds 1'R

Prog:

Game 1: When you pass to an outside plyr, you must exchange positions w/him

Game 2: Outside plyr can come in to rcv ball but another plyr must take his place

Emph: Inside plyr drag def out to create space for outside plyr to come in & get ball

Game 3: Same as previous but 2/3 tchs

Emph:

-Check in to rcv

-Check shoulder for pressure

-Create space by drag def away

-Exchange positions

*When we start indoor league, a key to success will be to exchange positions effectively

Penetrate to goals (20 mins)

Organization:

Game is split into the 3 zones. Teams are split into 6 v 6 + 2 neutrals with Goalkeepers. Team must receive pass inside the end zone or dribble into the end zone in order to attack the goal. Defending team CAN NOT defend their end zone until the ball has entered that zone from a pass or dribble.

Key Coaching points:

Creativity and movement

Penetrate behind opponent backline by looking for splits

Movement off the ball looking for gaps