Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): GC: BP>BPO- Winning the Ball Back as quickly as possible in the Top 3rd

Passing Practice (15 mins)

Organisation / Explanation

2 x grids 15 x 15mtrs

14 x players

14 x balls

cones

bibs

2 X Groups of players

7 players in each group Red & Yellow

Players pass the ball within their grid.

On the coaches call 1 player leaves their grid to win the ball back as quickly as possible in the opposing grid.

A 2nd,3rd,4th player are introduced on coaches call

1st team to win possesion gains a point

Player perform dynamic stretch

Progression:

Area larger / smaller

Limit touches

Increase running, passing & ball speed.

Introduce dynamic exercises

Game Training (40 mins)

Explanation:

14 players

14 balls

1 x large goals

3 x Small Goals

13 field players 1 x GK

Grid 1/2 field as shown

Red team start by trying to score in the large goal

Yellow team must prevent Red team succeeding by applying immediate pressure to player with the ball When Yellow team win ball, red team attempt to win the ball back as quickly as possible and create scoring opportunity

Offside rule applies

Restart play with Red team from half way line.

Team Task:

Win the ball back as soon as possible in attacking 3rd by pressing the ball carrier

6, 8, 10, 7, 11, 9

Player Task:

9 - Can you position yourself to direct the GK to play No 4

7 ,11 - when 3 or 4 recieves the ball close passing lanes to 2 & 5

7, 11 - Prevent GK from changing the point of attack

9,7,11- Move as quicly as possible to be goalside of the ball

6, 8, 10 - Be in a position to win the ball back. If unable force a backward pass.

Coaches Cues:

9 - When the GK has the ball direct the ball to either No 3, 4 by positioning youself to one side of the 18 yard box.

7, 11 - When 3, 4 has the ball apply pressure to force a backward pass

7, 11- When 3, 4 has the ball move into a position to deny either GK or 3 to change the point of attack

7 , 11 - If 2 or 5 has the ball move quickly to deny forward pass

6,8,10 - If your opponent has the ball be in a position to apply pressure to force a turn over or a backward pass.

Direct pressure from inside to force WD toward sideline or if already in wide position press from outside to encourage negative pass but if unable to apply early pressure, drop into position in space to prevent forward pass

React upon winning possession with quick forward pass preferrably behind defenders if possible and movement of players into forward positions to create goal scoring opportunities