Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Defensive Transition

6v6 (15 mins)

Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

6v6 Zone possession practice,

In this example, the ball is always started with the red team from the coach,

They must keep the ball, using the 4v4 inside the inside zone, and the two outside players who can be pressed by the blue team,

10 passes equals a goal,

The blue team must try to win the ball and transition through a dribble through one of the four gates, this equals a goal,

Once the blue team wins the ball, all zone restrictions are lifted,

Switch the teams over to change the stimulus,

6x2 minute practice with 1 minute in-between for concurrent and walkthrough intervention,

MD-4 or -3 lead in,

30x20m with 8m runoff to the outer rectangle,

Coaching Points;

Pick when to play inside or outside the zone,

Use touches outside the box to attract pressure,

Third man combinations inside the box if we have a spare man,

Immediate counter press to contain transition or win the ball back quickly to reset.

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

6v3 Transition

6v3 Transition
Function
This is a two-half possession/transition game in which the playing area is split into two halves.

Divide the players into equal teams.

Play starts with the coach serving a ball to either team. At this trigger, the team out of possession sends three players into the opponents’ half, creating a 6v3 overload for one team in one half of the pitch.

The team in possession (Red) aims to complete a set number of passes to score a point.

The out-of-possession team (Blue) sends three pressing players who attempt to win the ball and score in one of the two mini-goals ahead of them.

Alternatively, the Blue players can turn and pass to their inactive teammates in the opposite half of the playing area.

If Blue achieves either objective, a transition is initiated and the setup is reversed in the opposite half.

If the ball goes out of play, the coach (C) serves a ball to the inactive players in the opposite half.

Progression / Variation

Introduce a neutral player who supports the team in possession in either half, if necessary.

Remove goals: teams attempt to force an error or win possession and play to their inactive teammates instead.

Coaching Points

Quick Reactions: Apply pressure to stop forward momentum as quickly as possible.

Press: Can we win the ball back within six seconds or three passes?  

Cool Down (10 mins)

Cool Down Phase:

Players will finish the training session with a cool down, by jogging the full width of the field 2 times while performing some dynamic movements.

-50% jog

-Skipping

After they finish, players will then perform static stretching, working from the top of the body and down. Players will hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds.

-Quad stretches

-Hamstring stretches

-Groin/Adductor stretches

-Lower&Upper back stretches

-Calf stretches